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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.33, 2,049.96 and 888.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.33, 2,049.96 and 888.02 is: 1,225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.33 : 2,049.96 = 888.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.33/2,049.96 = 888.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.33x = 2,049.96 × 888.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.33x = 1,820,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,395.23/1,485.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.58

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