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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.43, 2,058.78 and 886.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.43, 2,058.78 and 886.82 is: 1,329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.43 : 2,058.78 = 886.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.43/2,058.78 = 886.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.43x = 2,058.78 × 886.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.43x = 1,825,767.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,767.28/1,373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.35

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