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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.66, 1,404.53 and 887.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.66, 1,404.53 and 887.45 is: 1,323.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.66 : 1,404.53 = 887.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.66/1,404.53 = 887.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.66x = 1,404.53 × 887.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.66x = 1,246,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,438.69/941.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.67

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