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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.74, 1,910.16 and 886.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.74, 1,910.16 and 886.86 is: 1,223.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.74 : 1,910.16 = 886.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.74/1,910.16 = 886.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.74x = 1,910.16 × 886.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.74x = 1,694,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,044.50/1,384.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.37

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