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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.36, 1,912.59 and 888.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.36, 1,912.59 and 888.84 is: 1,226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.36 : 1,912.59 = 888.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.36/1,912.59 = 888.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.36x = 1,912.59 × 888.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.36x = 1,699,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,986.50/1,386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.22

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