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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.44, 1,943.40 and 884.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.44, 1,943.40 and 884.24 is: 1,220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.44 : 1,943.40 = 884.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.44/1,943.40 = 884.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.44x = 1,943.40 × 884.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.44x = 1,718,432.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,432.02/1,407.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.96

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