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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.01, 2,628.90 and 1,065.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.01, 2,628.90 and 1,065.71 is: 1,470.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.01 : 2,628.90 = 1,065.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.01/2,628.90 = 1,065.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.01x = 2,628.90 × 1,065.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.01x = 2,801,645.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,645.02/1,905.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.67

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