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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.48, 1,330.16 and 670.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.48, 1,330.16 and 670.03 is: 1,003.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.48 : 1,330.16 = 670.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.48/1,330.16 = 670.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.48x = 1,330.16 × 670.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.48x = 891,240.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,240.43/888.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.11

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