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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888, 2,605.44 and 1,060.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888, 2,605.44 and 1,060.16 is: 1,463.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888 : 2,605.44 = 1,060.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888/2,605.44 = 1,060.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888x = 2,605.44 × 1,060.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888x = 2,762,183.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,183.27/1,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.02

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