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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.28, 2,622.42 and 1,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.28, 2,622.42 and 1,061 is: 1,464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.28 : 2,622.42 = 1,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.28/2,622.42 = 1,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.28x = 2,622.42 × 1,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.28x = 2,782,387.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,387.62/1,900.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.20

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