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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.24, 1,907.64 and 886.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.24, 1,907.64 and 886.32 is: 1,328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.24 : 1,907.64 = 886.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.24/1,907.64 = 886.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.24x = 1,907.64 × 886.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.24x = 1,690,779.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,779.48/1,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.98

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