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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.70, 1,660.53 and 888.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.70, 1,660.53 and 888.56 is: 1,330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.70 : 1,660.53 = 888.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.70/1,660.53 = 888.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.70x = 1,660.53 × 888.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.70x = 1,475,480.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,480.54/1,108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.82

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