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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,894.58, 2,614.51 and 1,055.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,894.58, 2,614.51 and 1,055.32 is: 1,456.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,894.58 : 2,614.51 = 1,055.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,894.58/2,614.51 = 1,055.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,894.58x = 2,614.51 × 1,055.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,894.58x = 2,759,139.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,139.48/1,894.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.33

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