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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.89, 2,606.64 and 1,060.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.89, 2,606.64 and 1,060.89 is: 1,464.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.89 : 2,606.64 = 1,060.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.89/2,606.64 = 1,060.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.89x = 2,606.64 × 1,060.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.89x = 2,765,358.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,358.31/1,888.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.01

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