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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.64, 1,771.08 and 888.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.64, 1,771.08 and 888.98 is: 1,227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.64 : 1,771.08 = 888.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.64/1,771.08 = 888.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.64x = 1,771.08 × 888.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.64x = 1,574,454.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,454.70/1,282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.51

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