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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.52, 2,196.96 and 888.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.52, 2,196.96 and 888.64 is: 1,330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.52 : 2,196.96 = 888.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.52/2,196.96 = 888.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.52x = 2,196.96 × 888.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.52x = 1,952,306.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,306.53/1,467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.34

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