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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.51, 1,723.20 and 888.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.51, 1,723.20 and 888.59 is: 1,330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.51 : 1,723.20 = 888.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.51/1,723.20 = 888.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.51x = 1,723.20 × 888.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.51x = 1,531,218.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,218.29/1,150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.90

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