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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.12, 2,079.60 and 886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.12, 2,079.60 and 886 is: 1,222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.12 : 2,079.60 = 886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.12/2,079.60 = 886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.12x = 2,079.60 × 886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.12x = 1,842,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,525.60/1,507.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.55

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