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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.60, 1,393.64 and 886.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.60, 1,393.64 and 886.56 is: 1,223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.60 : 1,393.64 = 886.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.60/1,393.64 = 886.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.60x = 1,393.64 × 886.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.60x = 1,235,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,545.48/1,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.80

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