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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.73, 2,059.74 and 887.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.73, 2,059.74 and 887.30 is: 1,328.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.73 : 2,059.74 = 887.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.73/2,059.74 = 887.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.73x = 2,059.74 × 887.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.73x = 1,827,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,597.00/1,375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.46

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