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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.44, 2,605.62 and 1,102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.44, 2,605.62 and 1,102.02 is: 1,520.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.44 : 2,605.62 = 1,102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.44/2,605.62 = 1,102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.44x = 2,605.62 × 1,102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.44x = 2,871,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,445.35/1,888.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.54

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