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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.29, 2,038.48 and 887.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.29, 2,038.48 and 887.73 is: 1,224.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.29 : 2,038.48 = 887.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.29/2,038.48 = 887.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.29x = 2,038.48 × 887.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.29x = 1,809,619.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,619.85/1,477.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.96

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