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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.30, 2,720.52 and 888.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.30, 2,720.52 and 888.46 is: 1,332.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.30 : 2,720.52 = 888.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.30/2,720.52 = 888.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.30x = 2,720.52 × 888.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.30x = 2,417,073.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,073.20/1,814.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.23

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