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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.02, 1,958.09 and 888.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.02, 1,958.09 and 888.67 is: 1,226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.02 : 1,958.09 = 888.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.02/1,958.09 = 888.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.02x = 1,958.09 × 888.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.02x = 1,740,095.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,095.84/1,419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.27

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