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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.84, 1,531.12 and 888.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.84, 1,531.12 and 888.48 is: 1,225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.84 : 1,531.12 = 888.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.84/1,531.12 = 888.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.84x = 1,531.12 × 888.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.84x = 1,360,369.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,369.50/1,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.73

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