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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.36, 1,841.74 and 887.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.36, 1,841.74 and 887.23 is: 1,223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.36 : 1,841.74 = 887.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.36/1,841.74 = 887.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.36x = 1,841.74 × 887.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.36x = 1,634,046.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,046.98/1,335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.68

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