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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.56, 1,611.08 and 886.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.56, 1,611.08 and 886.29 is: 1,225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.56 : 1,611.08 = 886.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.56/1,611.08 = 886.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.56x = 1,611.08 × 886.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.56x = 1,427,884.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,884.09/1,165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.06

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