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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.63, 2,629.68 and 1,066.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.63, 2,629.68 and 1,066.44 is: 1,471.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.63 : 2,629.68 = 1,066.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.63/2,629.68 = 1,066.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.63x = 2,629.68 × 1,066.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.63x = 2,804,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,395.94/1,905.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.64

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