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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.47, 2,789.33 and 887.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.47, 2,789.33 and 887.25 is: 1,330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.47 : 2,789.33 = 887.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.47/2,789.33 = 887.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.47x = 2,789.33 × 887.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.47x = 2,474,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,844.06/1,860.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.23

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