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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.03, 1,995.68 and 886.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.03, 1,995.68 and 886.57 is: 1,223.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.03 : 1,995.68 = 886.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.03/1,995.68 = 886.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.03x = 1,995.68 × 886.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.03x = 1,769,307.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,307.24/1,446.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.56

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