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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.68, 2,062.01 and 888.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.68, 2,062.01 and 888.08 is: 1,332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.68 : 2,062.01 = 888.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.68/2,062.01 = 888.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.68x = 2,062.01 × 888.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.68x = 1,831,221.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,221.75/1,374.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.11

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