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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.14, 1,909.54 and 886.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.14, 1,909.54 and 886.67 is: 1,223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.14 : 1,909.54 = 886.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.14/1,909.54 = 886.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.14x = 1,909.54 × 886.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.14x = 1,693,131.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,131.83/1,384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.24

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