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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.44, 1,946.58 and 886.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.44, 1,946.58 and 886.46 is: 1,223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.44 : 1,946.58 = 886.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.44/1,946.58 = 886.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.44x = 1,946.58 × 886.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.44x = 1,725,565.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,565.31/1,410.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.42

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