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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.74, 2,154.99 and 888.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.74, 2,154.99 and 888.99 is: 1,334.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.74 : 2,154.99 = 888.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.74/2,154.99 = 888.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.74x = 2,154.99 × 888.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.74x = 1,915,764.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,764.56/1,435.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.34

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