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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.44, 1,939.68 and 881.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.44, 1,939.68 and 881.46 is: 1,216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.44 : 1,939.68 = 881.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.44/1,939.68 = 881.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.44x = 1,939.68 × 881.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.44x = 1,709,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,750.33/1,405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.52

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