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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.52, 1,996.40 and 887.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.52, 1,996.40 and 887.28 is: 1,224.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.52 : 1,996.40 = 887.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.52/1,996.40 = 887.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.52x = 1,996.40 × 887.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.52x = 1,771,365.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,365.79/1,446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.57

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