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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.76, 1,656.93 and 886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.76, 1,656.93 and 886.20 is: 1,222.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.76 : 1,656.93 = 886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.76/1,656.93 = 886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.76x = 1,656.93 × 886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.76x = 1,468,363.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,363.08/1,200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.86

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