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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.86, 1,884.78 and 886.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.86, 1,884.78 and 886.46 is: 1,223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.86 : 1,884.78 = 886.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.86/1,884.78 = 886.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.86x = 1,884.78 × 886.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.86x = 1,670,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,782.08/1,365.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.25

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