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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.48, 1,788.60 and 886.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.48, 1,788.60 and 886.49 is: 1,328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.48 : 1,788.60 = 886.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.48/1,788.60 = 886.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.48x = 1,788.60 × 886.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.48x = 1,585,576.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,576.01/1,193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.53

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