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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.35, 1,803.90 and 888.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.35, 1,803.90 and 888.04 is: 1,225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.35 : 1,803.90 = 888.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.35/1,803.90 = 888.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.35x = 1,803.90 × 888.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.35x = 1,601,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,935.36/1,307.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.33

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