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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.40, 2,094.36 and 888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.40, 2,094.36 and 888 is: 1,225.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.40 : 2,094.36 = 888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.40/2,094.36 = 888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.40x = 2,094.36 × 888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.40x = 1,859,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,791.68/1,517.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.64

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