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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.97, 1,411.60 and 888.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.97, 1,411.60 and 888.92 is: 1,227.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.97 : 1,411.60 = 888.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.97/1,411.60 = 888.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.97x = 1,411.60 × 888.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.97x = 1,254,807.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,807.59/1,021.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.84

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