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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.90, 1,947.32 and 880.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.90, 1,947.32 and 880.14 is: 1,214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.90 : 1,947.32 = 880.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.90/1,947.32 = 880.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.90x = 1,947.32 × 880.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.90x = 1,713,914.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,914.22/1,410.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.77

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