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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.97, 1,681.62 and 886.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.97, 1,681.62 and 886.78 is: 1,223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.97 : 1,681.62 = 886.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.97/1,681.62 = 886.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.97x = 1,681.62 × 886.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.97x = 1,491,226.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,226.98/1,218.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.35

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