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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.60, 1,996.16 and 886.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.60, 1,996.16 and 886.88 is: 1,223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.60 : 1,996.16 = 886.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.60/1,996.16 = 886.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.60x = 1,996.16 × 886.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.60x = 1,770,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,354.38/1,446.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.80

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