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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.03, 1,530.86 and 888.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.03, 1,530.86 and 888.90 is: 1,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.03 : 1,530.86 = 888.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.03/1,530.86 = 888.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.03x = 1,530.86 × 888.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.03x = 1,360,781.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,781.45/1,110.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.90

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