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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.92, 1,874.70 and 886.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.92, 1,874.70 and 886.28 is: 1,223.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.92 : 1,874.70 = 886.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.92/1,874.70 = 886.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.92x = 1,874.70 × 886.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.92x = 1,661,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,499.74/1,357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.56

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