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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.03, 1,702.42 and 888.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.03, 1,702.42 and 888.10 is: 1,330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.03 : 1,702.42 = 888.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.03/1,702.42 = 888.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.03x = 1,702.42 × 888.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.03x = 1,511,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,912.73/1,136.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.88

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