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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.63, 1,881.95 and 888.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.63, 1,881.95 and 888.31 is: 1,332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.63 : 1,881.95 = 888.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.63/1,881.95 = 888.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.63x = 1,881.95 × 888.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.63x = 1,671,755.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,755.00/1,254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.47

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