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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.62, 2,038.47 and 887.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.62, 2,038.47 and 887.82 is: 1,224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.62 : 2,038.47 = 887.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.62/2,038.47 = 887.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.62x = 2,038.47 × 887.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.62x = 1,809,784.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,784.24/1,477.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.80

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