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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.30, 1,253.99 and 887.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.30, 1,253.99 and 887.12 is: 1,220.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.30 : 1,253.99 = 887.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.30/1,253.99 = 887.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.30x = 1,253.99 × 887.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.30x = 1,112,435.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,435.56/911.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.72

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