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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.92, 1,865.76 and 887.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.92, 1,865.76 and 887.36 is: 1,222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.92 : 1,865.76 = 887.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.92/1,865.76 = 887.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.92x = 1,865.76 × 887.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.92x = 1,655,600.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,600.79/1,353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.82

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