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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.89, 1,657.10 and 886.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.89, 1,657.10 and 886.32 is: 1,223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.89 : 1,657.10 = 886.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.89/1,657.10 = 886.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.89x = 1,657.10 × 886.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.89x = 1,468,723.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,723.09/1,200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.03

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