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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.54, 1,438.19 and 886.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.54, 1,438.19 and 886.86 is: 1,221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.54 : 1,438.19 = 886.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.54/1,438.19 = 886.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.54x = 1,438.19 × 886.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.54x = 1,275,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,468.75/1,044.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.08

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