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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.98, 1,800.63 and 886.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.98, 1,800.63 and 886.21 is: 1,222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.98 : 1,800.63 = 886.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.98/1,800.63 = 886.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.98x = 1,800.63 × 886.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.98x = 1,595,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,731.81/1,304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.80

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