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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.48, 1,532.16 and 886.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.48, 1,532.16 and 886.68 is: 1,327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.48 : 1,532.16 = 886.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.48/1,532.16 = 886.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.48x = 1,532.16 × 886.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.48x = 1,358,535.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,535.63/1,023.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.37

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