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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.94, 1,957.64 and 887.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.94, 1,957.64 and 887.46 is: 1,224.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.94 : 1,957.64 = 887.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.94/1,957.64 = 887.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.94x = 1,957.64 × 887.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.94x = 1,737,327.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,327.19/1,418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.38

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