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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.48, 1,578.38 and 888.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.48, 1,578.38 and 888.96 is: 1,334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.48 : 1,578.38 = 888.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.48/1,578.38 = 888.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.48x = 1,578.38 × 888.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.48x = 1,403,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,112.24/1,051.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.42

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