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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.96, 2,897.52 and 1,065.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.96, 2,897.52 and 1,065.52 is: 1,598.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.96 : 2,897.52 = 1,065.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.96/2,897.52 = 1,065.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.96x = 2,897.52 × 1,065.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.96x = 3,087,365.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,365.51/1,930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.88

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