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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.74, 2,259.86 and 887.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.74, 2,259.86 and 887.73 is: 1,334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.74 : 2,259.86 = 887.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.74/2,259.86 = 887.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.74x = 2,259.86 × 887.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.74x = 2,006,141.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,141.08/1,503.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.11

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