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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.02, 2,605.45 and 1,060.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.02, 2,605.45 and 1,060.02 is: 1,462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.02 : 2,605.45 = 1,060.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.02/2,605.45 = 1,060.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.02x = 2,605.45 × 1,060.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.02x = 2,761,829.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,829.11/1,888.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.82

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