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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.14, 1,996.97 and 887.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.14, 1,996.97 and 887.61 is: 1,224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.14 : 1,996.97 = 887.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.14/1,996.97 = 887.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.14x = 1,996.97 × 887.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.14x = 1,772,526.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,526.10/1,447.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.85

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