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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.04, 1,947.60 and 887.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.04, 1,947.60 and 887.64 is: 1,331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.04 : 1,947.60 = 887.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.04/1,947.60 = 887.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.04x = 1,947.60 × 887.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.04x = 1,728,767.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,767.66/1,298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.83

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