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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.49, 1,656.81 and 886.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.49, 1,656.81 and 886.08 is: 1,326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.49 : 1,656.81 = 886.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.49/1,656.81 = 886.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.49x = 1,656.81 × 886.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.49x = 1,468,066.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,066.20/1,106.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.78

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