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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.23, 1,789.73 and 887.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.23, 1,789.73 and 887.24 is: 1,329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.23 : 1,789.73 = 887.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.23/1,789.73 = 887.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.23x = 1,789.73 × 887.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.23x = 1,587,915.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,915.61/1,194.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.66

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