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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.57, 1,998.51 and 888.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.57, 1,998.51 and 888.60 is: 1,225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.57 : 1,998.51 = 888.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.57/1,998.51 = 888.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.57x = 1,998.51 × 888.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.57x = 1,775,875.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,875.99/1,448.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.95

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