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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.92, 1,994.92 and 886.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.92, 1,994.92 and 886.11 is: 1,222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.92 : 1,994.92 = 886.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.92/1,994.92 = 886.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.92x = 1,994.92 × 886.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.92x = 1,767,718.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,718.56/1,445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.56

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