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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.16, 2,563.98 and 888.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.16, 2,563.98 and 888.20 is: 1,330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.16 : 2,563.98 = 888.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.16/2,563.98 = 888.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.16x = 2,563.98 × 888.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.16x = 2,277,327.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,327.04/1,711.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.87

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