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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.85, 2,606.45 and 1,049.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.85, 2,606.45 and 1,049.45 is: 1,448.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.85 : 2,606.45 = 1,049.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.85/2,606.45 = 1,049.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.85x = 2,606.45 × 1,049.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.85x = 2,735,328.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,328.54/1,888.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.15

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