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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.50, 1,797.46 and 888.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.50, 1,797.46 and 888.50 is: 1,226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.50 : 1,797.46 = 888.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.50/1,797.46 = 888.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.50x = 1,797.46 × 888.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.50x = 1,597,043.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,043.21/1,302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.14

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