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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.88, 2,028.00 and 887.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.88, 2,028.00 and 887.21 is: 1,331.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.88 : 2,028.00 = 887.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.88/2,028.00 = 887.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.88x = 2,028.00 × 887.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.88x = 1,799,257.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,257.44/1,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.92

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