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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,904.73, 2,628.19 and 1,065.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,904.73, 2,628.19 and 1,065.17 is: 1,469.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,904.73 : 2,628.19 = 1,065.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,904.73/2,628.19 = 1,065.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,904.73x = 2,628.19 × 1,065.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,904.73x = 2,799,469.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,469.14/1,904.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.75

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