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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.03, 1,803.06 and 886.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.03, 1,803.06 and 886.80 is: 1,225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.03 : 1,803.06 = 886.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.03/1,803.06 = 886.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.03x = 1,803.06 × 886.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.03x = 1,598,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,953.61/1,305.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.22

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