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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.11, 1,940.46 and 882.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.11, 1,940.46 and 882.14 is: 1,217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.11 : 1,940.46 = 882.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.11/1,940.46 = 882.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.11x = 1,940.46 × 882.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.11x = 1,711,755.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,755.29/1,406.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.37

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