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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.82, 1,403.76 and 886.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.82, 1,403.76 and 886.60 is: 1,222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.82 : 1,403.76 = 886.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.82/1,403.76 = 886.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.82x = 1,403.76 × 886.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.82x = 1,244,573.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,573.62/1,017.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.78

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