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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.04, 1,515.12 and 888.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.04, 1,515.12 and 888.88 is: 1,226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.04 : 1,515.12 = 888.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.04/1,515.12 = 888.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.04x = 1,515.12 × 888.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.04x = 1,346,759.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,759.87/1,098.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.51

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