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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.28, 1,661.34 and 888.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.28, 1,661.34 and 888.58 is: 1,226.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.28 : 1,661.34 = 888.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.28/1,661.34 = 888.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.28x = 1,661.34 × 888.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.28x = 1,476,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,233.50/1,203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.84

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