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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.38, 1,910.66 and 886.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.38, 1,910.66 and 886.99 is: 1,224.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.38 : 1,910.66 = 886.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.38/1,910.66 = 886.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.38x = 1,910.66 × 886.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.38x = 1,694,736.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,736.31/1,384.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.18

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