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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.49, 1,410.94 and 888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.49, 1,410.94 and 888.44 is: 1,227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.49 : 1,410.94 = 888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.49/1,410.94 = 888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.49x = 1,410.94 × 888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.49x = 1,253,531.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,531.09/1,021.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.17

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