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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.83, 1,635.93 and 888.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.83, 1,635.93 and 888.58 is: 1,227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.83 : 1,635.93 = 888.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.83/1,635.93 = 888.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.83x = 1,635.93 × 888.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.83x = 1,453,654.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,654.68/1,183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.93

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