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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.98, 1,614.02 and 886.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.98, 1,614.02 and 886.90 is: 1,329.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.98 : 1,614.02 = 886.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.98/1,614.02 = 886.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.98x = 1,614.02 × 886.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.98x = 1,431,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,474.34/1,076.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.16

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