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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.14, 1,743.81 and 886.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.14, 1,743.81 and 886.19 is: 1,223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.14 : 1,743.81 = 886.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.14/1,743.81 = 886.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.14x = 1,743.81 × 886.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.14x = 1,545,346.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,346.98/1,263.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.42

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