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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.81, 1,738.96 and 887.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.81, 1,738.96 and 887.89 is: 1,224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.81 : 1,738.96 = 887.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.81/1,738.96 = 887.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.81x = 1,738.96 × 887.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.81x = 1,544,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,005.19/1,260.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.61

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