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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.63, 2,050.14 and 888.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.63, 2,050.14 and 888.39 is: 1,225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.63 : 2,050.14 = 888.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.63/2,050.14 = 888.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.63x = 2,050.14 × 888.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.63x = 1,821,323.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,323.87/1,485.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.96

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