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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.42, 1,876.83 and 888.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.42, 1,876.83 and 888.73 is: 1,226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.42 : 1,876.83 = 888.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.42/1,876.83 = 888.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.42x = 1,876.83 × 888.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.42x = 1,667,995.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,995.13/1,360.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.09

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