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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.03, 1,995.20 and 886.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.03, 1,995.20 and 886.26 is: 1,223.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.03 : 1,995.20 = 886.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.03/1,995.20 = 886.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.03x = 1,995.20 × 886.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.03x = 1,768,261.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,261.52/1,445.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.69

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