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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.88, 1,437.28 and 886.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.88, 1,437.28 and 886.19 is: 1,220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.88 : 1,437.28 = 886.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.88/1,437.28 = 886.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.88x = 1,437.28 × 886.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.88x = 1,273,699.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,699.02/1,043.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.16

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