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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.33, 2,253.95 and 887.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.33, 2,253.95 and 887.27 is: 1,224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.33 : 2,253.95 = 887.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.33/2,253.95 = 887.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.33x = 2,253.95 × 887.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.33x = 1,999,849.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,849.84/1,633.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.40

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