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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.72, 2,629.91 and 1,066.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.72, 2,629.91 and 1,066.47 is: 1,471.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.72 : 2,629.91 = 1,066.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.72/2,629.91 = 1,066.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.72x = 2,629.91 × 1,066.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.72x = 2,804,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,720.12/1,905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.74

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