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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.79, 2,105.87 and 884.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.79, 2,105.87 and 884.95 is: 1,324.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.79 : 2,105.87 = 884.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.79/2,105.87 = 884.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.79x = 2,105.87 × 884.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.79x = 1,863,579.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,579.97/1,406.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.70

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