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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.38, 1,658.79 and 888.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.38, 1,658.79 and 888.37 is: 1,225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.38 : 1,658.79 = 888.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.38/1,658.79 = 888.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.38x = 1,658.79 × 888.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.38x = 1,473,619.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,619.27/1,202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.59

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