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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.70, 1,331.45 and 751.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.70, 1,331.45 and 751.10 is: 1,125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.70 : 1,331.45 = 751.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.70/1,331.45 = 751.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.70x = 1,331.45 × 751.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.70x = 1,000,052.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,052.10/888.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.30

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