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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.13, 1,822.60 and 887.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.13, 1,822.60 and 887.05 is: 1,328.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.13 : 1,822.60 = 887.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.13/1,822.60 = 887.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.13x = 1,822.60 × 887.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.13x = 1,616,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,740.72/1,217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.33

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