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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,904.72, 2,628.53 and 1,065.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,904.72, 2,628.53 and 1,065.47 is: 1,470.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,904.72 : 2,628.53 = 1,065.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,904.72/2,628.53 = 1,065.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,904.72x = 2,628.53 × 1,065.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,904.72x = 2,800,601.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,601.39/1,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.35

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