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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.34, 1,948.35 and 888.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.34, 1,948.35 and 888.27 is: 1,225.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.34 : 1,948.35 = 888.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.34/1,948.35 = 888.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.34x = 1,948.35 × 888.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.34x = 1,730,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,660.85/1,412.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.39

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