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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.22, 1,907.87 and 886.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.22, 1,907.87 and 886.19 is: 1,223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.22 : 1,907.87 = 886.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.22/1,907.87 = 886.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.22x = 1,907.87 × 886.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.22x = 1,690,721.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,721.35/1,382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.19

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