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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.81, 1,737.59 and 886.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.81, 1,737.59 and 886.89 is: 1,223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.81 : 1,737.59 = 886.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.81/1,737.59 = 886.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.81x = 1,737.59 × 886.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.81x = 1,541,046.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,046.76/1,259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.24

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