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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.96, 1,330.18 and 837.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.96, 1,330.18 and 837.38 is: 1,254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.96 : 1,330.18 = 837.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.96/1,330.18 = 837.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.96x = 1,330.18 × 837.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.96x = 1,113,865.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,865.51/887.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.42

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