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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.24, 1,940.78 and 882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.24, 1,940.78 and 882.20 is: 1,217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.24 : 1,940.78 = 882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.24/1,940.78 = 882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.24x = 1,940.78 × 882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.24x = 1,712,156.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,156.12/1,406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.54

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