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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.20, 1,960.71 and 888.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.20, 1,960.71 and 888.51 is: 1,333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.20 : 1,960.71 = 888.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.20/1,960.71 = 888.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.20x = 1,960.71 × 888.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.20x = 1,742,110.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,110.44/1,306.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.72

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