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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.04, 1,953.52 and 884.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.04, 1,953.52 and 884.56 is: 1,220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.04 : 1,953.52 = 884.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.04/1,953.52 = 884.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.04x = 1,953.52 × 884.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.04x = 1,728,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,005.65/1,416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.31

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