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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.68, 2,720.09 and 888.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.68, 2,720.09 and 888.31 is: 1,332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.68 : 2,720.09 = 888.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.68/2,720.09 = 888.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.68x = 2,720.09 × 888.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.68x = 2,416,283.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,283.15/1,813.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.25

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