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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,904.83, 2,628.77 and 1,065.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,904.83, 2,628.77 and 1,065.56 is: 1,470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,904.83 : 2,628.77 = 1,065.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,904.83/2,628.77 = 1,065.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,904.83x = 2,628.77 × 1,065.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,904.83x = 2,801,099.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,099.68/1,904.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.52

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