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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.55, 1,712.97 and 887.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.55, 1,712.97 and 887.58 is: 1,224.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.55 : 1,712.97 = 887.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.55/1,712.97 = 887.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.55x = 1,712.97 × 887.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.55x = 1,520,397.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,397.91/1,241.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.60

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