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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,894.67, 2,614.56 and 1,055.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,894.67, 2,614.56 and 1,055.46 is: 1,456.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,894.67 : 2,614.56 = 1,055.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,894.67/2,614.56 = 1,055.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,894.67x = 2,614.56 × 1,055.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,894.67x = 2,759,559.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,559.80/1,894.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.49

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