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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.74, 2,094.80 and 888.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.74, 2,094.80 and 888.57 is: 1,226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.74 : 2,094.80 = 888.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.74/2,094.80 = 888.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.74x = 2,094.80 × 888.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.74x = 1,861,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,371.99/1,517.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.41

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