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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.76, 1,769.48 and 888.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.76, 1,769.48 and 888.07 is: 1,330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.76 : 1,769.48 = 888.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.76/1,769.48 = 888.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.76x = 1,769.48 × 888.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.76x = 1,571,422.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,422.10/1,180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.86

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