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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.16, 1,747.36 and 886.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.16, 1,747.36 and 886.72 is: 1,330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.16 : 1,747.36 = 886.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.16/1,747.36 = 886.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.16x = 1,747.36 × 886.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.16x = 1,549,419.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,419.06/1,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.93

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