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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.87, 1,946.72 and 886.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.87, 1,946.72 and 886.59 is: 1,223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.87 : 1,946.72 = 886.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.87/1,946.72 = 886.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.87x = 1,946.72 × 886.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.87x = 1,725,938.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,938.05/1,410.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.31

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