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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.72, 1,876.01 and 886.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.72, 1,876.01 and 886.59 is: 1,328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.72 : 1,876.01 = 886.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.72/1,876.01 = 886.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.72x = 1,876.01 × 886.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.72x = 1,663,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,247.27/1,251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.77

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