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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.98, 1,815.90 and 886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.98, 1,815.90 and 886.20 is: 1,329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.98 : 1,815.90 = 886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.98/1,815.90 = 886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.98x = 1,815.90 × 886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.98x = 1,609,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,250.58/1,209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.98

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