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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.24, 1,947.60 and 880.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.24, 1,947.60 and 880.44 is: 1,214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.24 : 1,947.60 = 880.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.24/1,947.60 = 880.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.24x = 1,947.60 × 880.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.24x = 1,714,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,744.94/1,412.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.20

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