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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.17, 1,841.67 and 887.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.17, 1,841.67 and 887.03 is: 1,223.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.17 : 1,841.67 = 887.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.17/1,841.67 = 887.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.17x = 1,841.67 × 887.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.17x = 1,633,607.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,607.33/1,335.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.52

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