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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.44, 1,956.94 and 886.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.44, 1,956.94 and 886.96 is: 1,223.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.44 : 1,956.94 = 886.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.44/1,956.94 = 886.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.44x = 1,956.94 × 886.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.44x = 1,735,727.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,727.50/1,418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.69

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