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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.50, 1,325.39 and 840.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.50, 1,325.39 and 840.16 is: 1,254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.50 : 1,325.39 = 840.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.50/1,325.39 = 840.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.50x = 1,325.39 × 840.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.50x = 1,113,539.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,539.66/887.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.69

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