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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.92, 2,720.47 and 888.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.92, 2,720.47 and 888.55 is: 1,332.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.92 : 2,720.47 = 888.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.92/2,720.47 = 888.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.92x = 2,720.47 × 888.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.92x = 2,417,273.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,273.62/1,813.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.62

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