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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.10, 1,912.01 and 887.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.10, 1,912.01 and 887.76 is: 1,225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.10 : 1,912.01 = 887.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.10/1,912.01 = 887.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.10x = 1,912.01 × 887.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.10x = 1,697,401.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,401.56/1,385.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.47

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