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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.76, 1,979.51 and 886.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.76, 1,979.51 and 886.01 is: 1,328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.76 : 1,979.51 = 886.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.76/1,979.51 = 886.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.76x = 1,979.51 × 886.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.76x = 1,753,851.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,851.33/1,319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.92

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