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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.21, 1,655.97 and 886.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.21, 1,655.97 and 886.51 is: 1,328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.21 : 1,655.97 = 886.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.21/1,655.97 = 886.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.21x = 1,655.97 × 886.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.21x = 1,468,033.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,033.96/1,105.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.29

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