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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.18, 2,059.97 and 888.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.18, 2,059.97 and 888.39 is: 1,332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.18 : 2,059.97 = 888.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.18/2,059.97 = 888.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.18x = 2,059.97 × 888.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.18x = 1,830,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,052.31/1,373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.72

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