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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.08, 1,801.92 and 887.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.08, 1,801.92 and 887.73 is: 1,224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.08 : 1,801.92 = 887.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.08/1,801.92 = 887.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.08x = 1,801.92 × 887.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.08x = 1,599,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,618.44/1,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.75

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