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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.08, 1,709.40 and 887.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.08, 1,709.40 and 887.16 is: 1,225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.08 : 1,709.40 = 887.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.08/1,709.40 = 887.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.08x = 1,709.40 × 887.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.08x = 1,516,511.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,511.30/1,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.88

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