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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.07, 1,875.56 and 888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.07, 1,875.56 and 888.44 is: 1,224.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.07 : 1,875.56 = 888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.07/1,875.56 = 888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.07x = 1,875.56 × 888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.07x = 1,666,308.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,308.71/1,361.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.26

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