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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.07, 1,767.72 and 888.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.07, 1,767.72 and 888.22 is: 1,225.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.07 : 1,767.72 = 888.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.07/1,767.72 = 888.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.07x = 1,767.72 × 888.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.07x = 1,570,124.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,124.26/1,281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.64

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