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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.48, 1,697.72 and 886.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.48, 1,697.72 and 886.07 is: 1,327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.48 : 1,697.72 = 886.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.48/1,697.72 = 886.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.48x = 1,697.72 × 886.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.48x = 1,504,298.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,298.57/1,133.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.15

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