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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.50, 1,649.15 and 886.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.50, 1,649.15 and 886.06 is: 1,324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.50 : 1,649.15 = 886.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.50/1,649.15 = 886.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.50x = 1,649.15 × 886.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.50x = 1,461,241.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,241.42/1,103.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.19

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