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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.54, 1,825.35 and 887.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.54, 1,825.35 and 887.78 is: 1,332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.54 : 1,825.35 = 887.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.54/1,825.35 = 887.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.54x = 1,825.35 × 887.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.54x = 1,620,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,509.22/1,216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.06

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