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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,894.97, 2,614.99 and 1,055.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,894.97, 2,614.99 and 1,055.63 is: 1,456.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,894.97 : 2,614.99 = 1,055.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,894.97/2,614.99 = 1,055.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,894.97x = 2,614.99 × 1,055.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,894.97x = 2,760,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,453.06/1,894.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.73

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