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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.24, 1,660.87 and 886.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.24, 1,660.87 and 886.84 is: 1,330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.24 : 1,660.87 = 886.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.24/1,660.87 = 886.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.24x = 1,660.87 × 886.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.24x = 1,472,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,925.95/1,107.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.27

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