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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.18, 1,909.53 and 886.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.18, 1,909.53 and 886.38 is: 1,327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.18 : 1,909.53 = 886.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.18/1,909.53 = 886.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.18x = 1,909.53 × 886.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.18x = 1,692,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,569.20/1,275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.32

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