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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.71, 2,038.05 and 888.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.71, 2,038.05 and 888.12 is: 1,224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.71 : 2,038.05 = 888.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.71/2,038.05 = 888.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.71x = 2,038.05 × 888.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.71x = 1,810,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,032.97/1,477.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.89

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