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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.76, 1,946.92 and 886.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.76, 1,946.92 and 886.96 is: 1,224.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.76 : 1,946.92 = 886.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.76/1,946.92 = 886.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.76x = 1,946.92 × 886.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.76x = 1,726,828.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,828.21/1,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.05

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