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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.11, 1,945.98 and 886.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.11, 1,945.98 and 886.14 is: 1,222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.11 : 1,945.98 = 886.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.11/1,945.98 = 886.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.11x = 1,945.98 × 886.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.11x = 1,724,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,410.72/1,410.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.89

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