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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.94, 1,768.34 and 888.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.94, 1,768.34 and 888.28 is: 1,225.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.94 : 1,768.34 = 888.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.94/1,768.34 = 888.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.94x = 1,768.34 × 888.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.94x = 1,570,781.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,781.06/1,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.32

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