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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.70, 1,834.35 and 887.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.70, 1,834.35 and 887.25 is: 1,224.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.70 : 1,834.35 = 887.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.70/1,834.35 = 887.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.70x = 1,834.35 × 887.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.70x = 1,627,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,527.04/1,328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.90

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