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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.55, 2,021.34 and 888.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.55, 2,021.34 and 888.27 is: 1,332.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.55 : 2,021.34 = 888.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.55/2,021.34 = 888.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.55x = 2,021.34 × 888.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.55x = 1,795,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,495.68/1,347.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.41

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