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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.22, 1,835.98 and 888.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.22, 1,835.98 and 888.86 is: 1,226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.22 : 1,835.98 = 888.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.22/1,835.98 = 888.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.22x = 1,835.98 × 888.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.22x = 1,631,917.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,917.78/1,330.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.81

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