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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.28, 1,876.86 and 887.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.28, 1,876.86 and 887.32 is: 1,225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.28 : 1,876.86 = 887.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.28/1,876.86 = 887.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.28x = 1,876.86 × 887.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.28x = 1,665,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,375.42/1,359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.19

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