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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.33, 1,873.21 and 886.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.33, 1,873.21 and 886.59 is: 1,222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.33 : 1,873.21 = 886.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.33/1,873.21 = 886.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.33x = 1,873.21 × 886.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.33x = 1,660,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,769.25/1,358.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.66

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