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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.72, 2,108.64 and 886.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.72, 2,108.64 and 886.52 is: 1,328.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.72 : 2,108.64 = 886.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.72/2,108.64 = 886.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.72x = 2,108.64 × 886.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.72x = 1,869,351.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,351.53/1,406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.87

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