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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.77, 1,672.48 and 888.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.77, 1,672.48 and 888.92 is: 1,327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.77 : 1,672.48 = 888.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.77/1,672.48 = 888.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.77x = 1,672.48 × 888.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.77x = 1,486,690.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,690.34/1,119.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.68

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