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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.10, 1,951.72 and 883.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.10, 1,951.72 and 883.22 is: 1,219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.10 : 1,951.72 = 883.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.10/1,951.72 = 883.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.10x = 1,951.72 × 883.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.10x = 1,723,798.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,798.14/1,414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.01

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