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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.13, 1,939.21 and 881.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.13, 1,939.21 and 881.06 is: 1,215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.13 : 1,939.21 = 881.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.13/1,939.21 = 881.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.13x = 1,939.21 × 881.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.13x = 1,708,548.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,548.46/1,405.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.94

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