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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.40, 1,331.10 and 810.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.40, 1,331.10 and 810.60 is: 1,215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.40 : 1,331.10 = 810.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.40/1,331.10 = 810.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.40x = 1,331.10 × 810.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.40x = 1,078,989.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,989.66/887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.90

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