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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102, 1,646.90 and 884.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102, 1,646.90 and 884.56 is: 1,321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102 : 1,646.90 = 884.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102/1,646.90 = 884.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102x = 1,646.90 × 884.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102x = 1,456,781.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,781.86/1,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.94

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