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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.15, 1,468.55 and 886.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.15, 1,468.55 and 886.69 is: 1,224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.15 : 1,468.55 = 886.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.15/1,468.55 = 886.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.15x = 1,468.55 × 886.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.15x = 1,302,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,148.60/1,063.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.80

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