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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.97, 1,788.98 and 888.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.97, 1,788.98 and 888.19 is: 1,329.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.97 : 1,788.98 = 888.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.97/1,788.98 = 888.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.97x = 1,788.98 × 888.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.97x = 1,588,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,940.76/1,194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.69

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