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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.74, 1,947.78 and 887.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.74, 1,947.78 and 887.40 is: 1,224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.74 : 1,947.78 = 887.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.74/1,947.78 = 887.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.74x = 1,947.78 × 887.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.74x = 1,728,459.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,459.97/1,411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.35

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