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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.01, 1,878.88 and 887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.01, 1,878.88 and 887 is: 1,328.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.01 : 1,878.88 = 887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.01/1,878.88 = 887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.01x = 1,878.88 × 887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.01x = 1,666,566.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,566.56/1,254.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.99

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