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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.91, 1,548.71 and 886.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.91, 1,548.71 and 886.66 is: 1,225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.91 : 1,548.71 = 886.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.91/1,548.71 = 886.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.91x = 1,548.71 × 886.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.91x = 1,373,179.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,179.21/1,120.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.06

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