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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.22, 1,875.42 and 886.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.22, 1,875.42 and 886.44 is: 1,223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.22 : 1,875.42 = 886.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.22/1,875.42 = 886.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.22x = 1,875.42 × 886.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.22x = 1,662,447.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,447.30/1,358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.99

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