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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.64, 1,418.14 and 888.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.64, 1,418.14 and 888.47 is: 1,224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.64 : 1,418.14 = 888.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.64/1,418.14 = 888.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.64x = 1,418.14 × 888.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.64x = 1,259,965.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,965.53/1,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.88

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