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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.69, 2,082.96 and 1,082.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.69, 2,082.96 and 1,082.87 is: 1,625.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.69 : 2,082.96 = 1,082.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.69/2,082.96 = 1,082.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.69x = 2,082.96 × 1,082.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.69x = 2,255,576.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,576.04/1,387.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.42

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