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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.20, 1,947.30 and 887.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.20, 1,947.30 and 887.16 is: 1,225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.20 : 1,947.30 = 887.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.20/1,947.30 = 887.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.20x = 1,947.30 × 887.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.20x = 1,727,566.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,566.67/1,410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.05

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