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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.12, 1,952.08 and 883.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.12, 1,952.08 and 883.81 is: 1,219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.12 : 1,952.08 = 883.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.12/1,952.08 = 883.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.12x = 1,952.08 × 883.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.12x = 1,725,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,260.74/1,415.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.16

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