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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.88, 1,947.36 and 888.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.88, 1,947.36 and 888.56 is: 1,330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.88 : 1,947.36 = 888.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.88/1,947.36 = 888.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.88x = 1,947.36 × 888.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.88x = 1,730,346.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,346.20/1,300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.14

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