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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.76, 2,719.60 and 887.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.76, 2,719.60 and 887.06 is: 1,330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.76 : 2,719.60 = 887.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.76/2,719.60 = 887.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.76x = 2,719.60 × 887.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.76x = 2,412,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,448.38/1,812.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.82

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