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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.29, 2,605.76 and 1,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.29, 2,605.76 and 1,049.04 is: 1,447.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.29 : 2,605.76 = 1,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.29/2,605.76 = 1,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.29x = 2,605.76 × 1,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.29x = 2,733,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,543.85/1,888.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.63

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