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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.48, 1,996.26 and 886.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.48, 1,996.26 and 886.86 is: 1,223.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.48 : 1,996.26 = 886.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.48/1,996.26 = 886.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.48x = 1,996.26 × 886.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.48x = 1,770,403.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,403.14/1,446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.94

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