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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.78, 1,568.34 and 888.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.78, 1,568.34 and 888.71 is: 1,225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.78 : 1,568.34 = 888.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.78/1,568.34 = 888.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.78x = 1,568.34 × 888.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.78x = 1,393,791.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,791.60/1,137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.01

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