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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.21, 1,945.42 and 886.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.21, 1,945.42 and 886.14 is: 1,222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.21 : 1,945.42 = 886.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.21/1,945.42 = 886.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.21x = 1,945.42 × 886.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.21x = 1,723,912.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,912.26/1,410.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.45

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