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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.21, 2,789.40 and 887.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.21, 2,789.40 and 887.33 is: 1,329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.21 : 2,789.40 = 887.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.21/2,789.40 = 887.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.21x = 2,789.40 × 887.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.21x = 2,475,118.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,118.30/1,862.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.13

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