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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.40, 1,946.04 and 886.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.40, 1,946.04 and 886.24 is: 1,222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.40 : 1,946.04 = 886.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.40/1,946.04 = 886.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.40x = 1,946.04 × 886.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.40x = 1,724,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,658.49/1,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.82

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