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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.06, 1,942.56 and 883.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.06, 1,942.56 and 883.80 is: 1,220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.06 : 1,942.56 = 883.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.06/1,942.56 = 883.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.06x = 1,942.56 × 883.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.06x = 1,716,834.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,834.53/1,407.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.16

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