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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.02, 1,836.99 and 887.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.02, 1,836.99 and 887.13 is: 1,225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.02 : 1,836.99 = 887.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.02/1,836.99 = 887.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.02x = 1,836.99 × 887.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.02x = 1,629,648.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,648.94/1,330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.28

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