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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.86, 1,831.83 and 886.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.86, 1,831.83 and 886.22 is: 1,223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.86 : 1,831.83 = 886.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.86/1,831.83 = 886.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.86x = 1,831.83 × 886.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.86x = 1,623,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,404.38/1,326.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.49

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