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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.48, 2,629.71 and 1,066.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.48, 2,629.71 and 1,066.25 is: 1,471.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.48 : 2,629.71 = 1,066.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.48/2,629.71 = 1,066.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.48x = 2,629.71 × 1,066.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.48x = 2,803,915.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,915.14/1,905.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.50

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