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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.63, 1,946.61 and 887.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.63, 1,946.61 and 887.01 is: 1,224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.63 : 1,946.61 = 887.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.63/1,946.61 = 887.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.63x = 1,946.61 × 887.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.63x = 1,726,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,662.54/1,410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.04

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