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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.16, 2,716.62 and 887.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.16, 2,716.62 and 887.14 is: 1,329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.16 : 2,716.62 = 887.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.16/2,716.62 = 887.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.16x = 2,716.62 × 887.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.16x = 2,410,022.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,022.27/1,812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.92

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