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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.46, 1,836.66 and 888.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.46, 1,836.66 and 888.64 is: 1,226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.46 : 1,836.66 = 888.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.46/1,836.66 = 888.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.46x = 1,836.66 × 888.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.46x = 1,632,129.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,129.54/1,330.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.74

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