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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.63, 2,110.39 and 888.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.63, 2,110.39 and 888.05 is: 1,329.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.63 : 2,110.39 = 888.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.63/2,110.39 = 888.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.63x = 2,110.39 × 888.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.63x = 1,874,134.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,134.90/1,409.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.53

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