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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.93, 1,682.94 and 887.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.93, 1,682.94 and 887.65 is: 1,224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.93 : 1,682.94 = 887.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.93/1,682.94 = 887.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.93x = 1,682.94 × 887.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.93x = 1,493,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,861.69/1,219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.55

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