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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.84, 2,831.88 and 912.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.84, 2,831.88 and 912.88 is: 1,368.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.84 : 2,831.88 = 912.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.84/2,831.88 = 912.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.84x = 2,831.88 × 912.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.84x = 2,585,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,166.61/1,888.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.65

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