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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.52, 2,607.36 and 1,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.52, 2,607.36 and 1,050 is: 1,448.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.52 : 2,607.36 = 1,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.52/2,607.36 = 1,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.52x = 2,607.36 × 1,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.52x = 2,737,728
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,728/1,889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.90

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