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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.15, 1,943.84 and 884.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.15, 1,943.84 and 884.27 is: 1,219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.15 : 1,943.84 = 884.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.15/1,943.84 = 884.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.15x = 1,943.84 × 884.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.15x = 1,718,874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,874.98/1,409.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.80

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