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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.26, 2,026.32 and 888.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.26, 2,026.32 and 888.26 is: 1,333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.26 : 2,026.32 = 888.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.26/2,026.32 = 888.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.26x = 2,026.32 × 888.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.26x = 1,799,899.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,899.00/1,350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.00

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