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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.61, 2,254.16 and 886.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.61, 2,254.16 and 886.61 is: 1,330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.61 : 2,254.16 = 886.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.61/2,254.16 = 886.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.61x = 2,254.16 × 886.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.61x = 1,998,545.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,545.09/1,502.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.05

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