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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.62, 1,996.53 and 886.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.62, 1,996.53 and 886.98 is: 1,224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.62 : 1,996.53 = 886.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.62/1,996.53 = 886.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.62x = 1,996.53 × 886.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.62x = 1,770,882.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,882.18/1,446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.15

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