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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.27, 1,744.08 and 888.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.27, 1,744.08 and 888.90 is: 1,333.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.27 : 1,744.08 = 888.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.27/1,744.08 = 888.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.27x = 1,744.08 × 888.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.27x = 1,550,312.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,312.71/1,162.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.87

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