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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.36, 2,564.68 and 887.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.36, 2,564.68 and 887.12 is: 1,331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.36 : 2,564.68 = 887.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.36/2,564.68 = 887.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.36x = 2,564.68 × 887.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.36x = 2,275,178.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,178.92/1,709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.01

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