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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.64, 1,843.96 and 887.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.64, 1,843.96 and 887.54 is: 1,225.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.64 : 1,843.96 = 887.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.64/1,843.96 = 887.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.64x = 1,843.96 × 887.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.64x = 1,636,588.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,588.26/1,335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.32

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