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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.54, 2,715.51 and 887.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.54, 2,715.51 and 887.06 is: 1,329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.54 : 2,715.51 = 887.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.54/2,715.51 = 887.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.54x = 2,715.51 × 887.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.54x = 2,408,820.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,820.30/1,811.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.71

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