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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.73, 2,061.24 and 888.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.73, 2,061.24 and 888.30 is: 1,329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.73 : 2,061.24 = 888.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.73/2,061.24 = 888.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.73x = 2,061.24 × 888.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.73x = 1,830,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,999.49/1,376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.96

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