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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.92, 1,946.22 and 886.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.92, 1,946.22 and 886.52 is: 1,222.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.92 : 1,946.22 = 886.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.92/1,946.22 = 886.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.92x = 1,946.22 × 886.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.92x = 1,725,362.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,362.95/1,410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.86

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