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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.58, 1,513.44 and 888.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.58, 1,513.44 and 888.06 is: 1,224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.58 : 1,513.44 = 888.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.58/1,513.44 = 888.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.58x = 1,513.44 × 888.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.58x = 1,344,025.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,025.53/1,097.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.54

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