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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.07, 1,959.74 and 888.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.07, 1,959.74 and 888.78 is: 1,226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.07 : 1,959.74 = 888.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.07/1,959.74 = 888.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.07x = 1,959.74 × 888.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.07x = 1,741,773.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,773.27/1,420.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.54

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