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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.33, 2,629.12 and 1,065.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.33, 2,629.12 and 1,065.83 is: 1,470.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.33 : 2,629.12 = 1,065.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.33/2,629.12 = 1,065.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.33x = 2,629.12 × 1,065.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.33x = 2,802,179.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,179.16/1,905.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.71

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