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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.40, 1,703.94 and 887.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.40, 1,703.94 and 887.48 is: 1,222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.40 : 1,703.94 = 887.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.40/1,703.94 = 887.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.40x = 1,703.94 × 887.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.40x = 1,512,212.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,212.67/1,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.09

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