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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.44, 1,804.57 and 888.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.44, 1,804.57 and 888.49 is: 1,226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.44 : 1,804.57 = 888.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.44/1,804.57 = 888.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.44x = 1,804.57 × 888.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.44x = 1,603,335.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,335.67/1,307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.32

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