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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.64, 1,223.54 and 816.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.64, 1,223.54 and 816.18 is: 1,125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.64 : 1,223.54 = 816.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.64/1,223.54 = 816.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.64x = 1,223.54 × 816.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.64x = 998,628.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,628.88/887.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.04

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