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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220, 1,683.62 and 888.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220, 1,683.62 and 888.32 is: 1,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220 : 1,683.62 = 888.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220/1,683.62 = 888.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220x = 1,683.62 × 888.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220x = 1,495,593.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,593.32/1,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.90

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