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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.93, 1,948.62 and 888.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.93, 1,948.62 and 888.04 is: 1,225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.93 : 1,948.62 = 888.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.93/1,948.62 = 888.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.93x = 1,948.62 × 888.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.93x = 1,730,452.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,452.50/1,411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.59

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