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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.32, 1,957.49 and 887.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.32, 1,957.49 and 887.74 is: 1,225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.32 : 1,957.49 = 887.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.32/1,957.49 = 887.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.32x = 1,957.49 × 887.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.32x = 1,737,736.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,736.17/1,418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.21

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