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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.99, 2,428.08 and 888.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.99, 2,428.08 and 888.09 is: 1,332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.99 : 2,428.08 = 888.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.99/2,428.08 = 888.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.99x = 2,428.08 × 888.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.99x = 2,156,353.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,353.57/1,617.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.74

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