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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.06, 1,833.48 and 886.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.06, 1,833.48 and 886.61 is: 1,224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.06 : 1,833.48 = 886.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.06/1,833.48 = 886.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.06x = 1,833.48 × 886.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.06x = 1,625,572.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,572.54/1,328.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.03

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