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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.71, 2,021.79 and 887.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.71, 2,021.79 and 887.39 is: 1,328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.71 : 2,021.79 = 887.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.71/2,021.79 = 887.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.71x = 2,021.79 × 887.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.71x = 1,794,116.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,116.23/1,350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.28

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