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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.73, 2,602.29 and 1,034.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.73, 2,602.29 and 1,034.97 is: 1,428.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.73 : 2,602.29 = 1,034.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.73/2,602.29 = 1,034.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.73x = 2,602.29 × 1,034.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.73x = 2,693,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,292.08/1,885.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.25

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