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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.87, 1,998.26 and 888.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.87, 1,998.26 and 888.23 is: 1,225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.87 : 1,998.26 = 888.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.87/1,998.26 = 888.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.87x = 1,998.26 × 888.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.87x = 1,774,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,914.48/1,447.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.88

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