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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.06, 1,736.55 and 886.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.06, 1,736.55 and 886.14 is: 1,222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.06 : 1,736.55 = 886.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.06/1,736.55 = 886.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.06x = 1,736.55 × 886.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.06x = 1,538,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,826.42/1,259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.21

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