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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.99, 2,606.78 and 1,049.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.99, 2,606.78 and 1,049.69 is: 1,448.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.99 : 2,606.78 = 1,049.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.99/2,606.78 = 1,049.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.99x = 2,606.78 × 1,049.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.99x = 2,736,320.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,320.04/1,888.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.56

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