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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.54, 2,427.36 and 887.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.54, 2,427.36 and 887.63 is: 1,332.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.54 : 2,427.36 = 887.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.54/2,427.36 = 887.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.54x = 2,427.36 × 887.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.54x = 2,154,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,597.56/1,617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.02

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