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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.86, 1,801.65 and 886.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.86, 1,801.65 and 886.56 is: 1,222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.86 : 1,801.65 = 886.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.86/1,801.65 = 886.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.86x = 1,801.65 × 886.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.86x = 1,597,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,270.82/1,306.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.22

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