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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.78, 1,542.50 and 888.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.78, 1,542.50 and 888.46 is: 1,334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.78 : 1,542.50 = 888.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.78/1,542.50 = 888.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.78x = 1,542.50 × 888.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.78x = 1,370,449.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,449.55/1,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.71

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