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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.24, 1,940.40 and 882.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.24, 1,940.40 and 882.08 is: 1,217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.24 : 1,940.40 = 882.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.24/1,940.40 = 882.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.24x = 1,940.40 × 882.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.24x = 1,711,588.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,588.03/1,406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.14

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