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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.07, 1,677.33 and 886.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.07, 1,677.33 and 886.01 is: 1,223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.07 : 1,677.33 = 886.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.07/1,677.33 = 886.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.07x = 1,677.33 × 886.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.07x = 1,486,122.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,122.77/1,215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.08

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