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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.36, 2,631.68 and 888.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.36, 2,631.68 and 888.28 is: 1,333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.36 : 2,631.68 = 888.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.36/2,631.68 = 888.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.36x = 2,631.68 × 888.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.36x = 2,337,668.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,668.71/1,753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.25

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