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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.96, 1,835.01 and 887.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.96, 1,835.01 and 887.57 is: 1,224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.96 : 1,835.01 = 887.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.96/1,835.01 = 887.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.96x = 1,835.01 × 887.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.96x = 1,628,690.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,690.65/1,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.62

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