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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407, 1,942.02 and 883.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407, 1,942.02 and 883.32 is: 1,219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407 : 1,942.02 = 883.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407/1,942.02 = 883.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407x = 1,942.02 × 883.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407x = 1,715,425.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,425.11/1,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.21

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