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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.30, 2,609.97 and 1,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.30, 2,609.97 and 1,052 is: 1,451.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.30 : 2,609.97 = 1,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.30/2,609.97 = 1,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.30x = 2,609.97 × 1,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.30x = 2,745,688.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,688.44/1,891.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.75

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