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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.47, 1,836.48 and 888.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.47, 1,836.48 and 888.51 is: 1,226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.47 : 1,836.48 = 888.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.47/1,836.48 = 888.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.47x = 1,836.48 × 888.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.47x = 1,631,730.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,730.84/1,330.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.43

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