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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.25, 1,654.92 and 886.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.25, 1,654.92 and 886.32 is: 1,327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.25 : 1,654.92 = 886.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.25/1,654.92 = 886.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.25x = 1,654.92 × 886.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.25x = 1,466,788.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,788.69/1,105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.12

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