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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.26, 1,622.60 and 886.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.26, 1,622.60 and 886.98 is: 1,327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.26 : 1,622.60 = 886.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.26/1,622.60 = 886.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.26x = 1,622.60 × 886.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.26x = 1,439,207.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,207.85/1,084.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.37

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