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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.92, 1,945.20 and 886.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.92, 1,945.20 and 886.24 is: 1,222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.92 : 1,945.20 = 886.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.92/1,945.20 = 886.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.92x = 1,945.20 × 886.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.92x = 1,723,914.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,914.05/1,409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.70

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