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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.88, 1,582.48 and 888.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.88, 1,582.48 and 888.64 is: 1,325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.88 : 1,582.48 = 888.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.88/1,582.48 = 888.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.88x = 1,582.48 × 888.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.88x = 1,406,255.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,255.03/1,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.56

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