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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.20, 1,818.30 and 888.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.20, 1,818.30 and 888.20 is: 1,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.20 : 1,818.30 = 888.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.20/1,818.30 = 888.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.20x = 1,818.30 × 888.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.20x = 1,615,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,014.06/1,212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.30

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