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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.44, 2,791.80 and 888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.44, 2,791.80 and 888 is: 1,331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.44 : 2,791.80 = 888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.44/2,791.80 = 888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.44x = 2,791.80 × 888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.44x = 2,479,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,118.40/1,861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.83

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