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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.44, 1,792.08 and 886.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.44, 1,792.08 and 886.68 is: 1,325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.44 : 1,792.08 = 886.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.44/1,792.08 = 886.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.44x = 1,792.08 × 886.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.44x = 1,589,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,001.49/1,198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.89

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