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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.64, 1,940.40 and 881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.64, 1,940.40 and 881.76 is: 1,216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.64 : 1,940.40 = 881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.64/1,940.40 = 881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.64x = 1,940.40 × 881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.64x = 1,710,967.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,967.10/1,406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.35

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