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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.14, 2,061.48 and 888.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.14, 2,061.48 and 888.32 is: 1,331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.14 : 2,061.48 = 888.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.14/2,061.48 = 888.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.14x = 2,061.48 × 888.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.14x = 1,831,253.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,253.91/1,375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.69

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