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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.90, 1,953.72 and 884.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.90, 1,953.72 and 884.72 is: 1,220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.90 : 1,953.72 = 884.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.90/1,953.72 = 884.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.90x = 1,953.72 × 884.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.90x = 1,728,500.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,500.04/1,415.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.78

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