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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.92, 1,326 and 751.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.92, 1,326 and 751.48 is: 1,123.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.92 : 1,326 = 751.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.92/1,326 = 751.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.92x = 1,326 × 751.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.92x = 996,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,462.48/886.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.51

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