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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.80, 1,995.06 and 886.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.80, 1,995.06 and 886.02 is: 1,222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.80 : 1,995.06 = 886.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.80/1,995.06 = 886.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.80x = 1,995.06 × 886.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.80x = 1,767,663.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,663.06/1,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.62

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