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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.48, 1,985.16 and 887.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.48, 1,985.16 and 887.52 is: 1,331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.48 : 1,985.16 = 887.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.48/1,985.16 = 887.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.48x = 1,985.16 × 887.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.48x = 1,761,869.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,869.20/1,323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.24

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