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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.36, 1,566.94 and 888.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.36, 1,566.94 and 888.80 is: 1,227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.36 : 1,566.94 = 888.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.36/1,566.94 = 888.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.36x = 1,566.94 × 888.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.36x = 1,392,696.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,696.27/1,134.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.74

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