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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.60, 1,361.44 and 888.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.60, 1,361.44 and 888.48 is: 1,324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.60 : 1,361.44 = 888.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.60/1,361.44 = 888.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.60x = 1,361.44 × 888.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.60x = 1,209,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,612.21/913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.01

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