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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.61, 2,443.77 and 888.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.61, 2,443.77 and 888.75 is: 1,333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.61 : 2,443.77 = 888.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.61/2,443.77 = 888.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.61x = 2,443.77 × 888.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.61x = 2,171,900.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,900.59/1,628.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.59

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