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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.40, 1,948.80 and 888.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.40, 1,948.80 and 888.24 is: 1,225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.40 : 1,948.80 = 888.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.40/1,948.80 = 888.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.40x = 1,948.80 × 888.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.40x = 1,731,002.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,002.11/1,412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.57

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