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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.49, 1,330.19 and 671.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.49, 1,330.19 and 671.39 is: 1,007.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.49 : 1,330.19 = 671.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.49/1,330.19 = 671.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.49x = 1,330.19 × 671.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.49x = 893,076.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,076.26/886.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.43

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