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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.92, 1,947.60 and 887.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.92, 1,947.60 and 887.52 is: 1,224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.92 : 1,947.60 = 887.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.92/1,947.60 = 887.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.92x = 1,947.60 × 887.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.92x = 1,728,533.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,533.95/1,411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.24

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