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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.81, 1,254.66 and 886.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.81, 1,254.66 and 886.30 is: 1,219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.81 : 1,254.66 = 886.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.81/1,254.66 = 886.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.81x = 1,254.66 × 886.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.81x = 1,111,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,998.70/911.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.55

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