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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.54, 1,946.34 and 886.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.54, 1,946.34 and 886.74 is: 1,223.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.54 : 1,946.34 = 886.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.54/1,946.34 = 886.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.54x = 1,946.34 × 886.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.54x = 1,725,897.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,897.53/1,410.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.57

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