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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.98, 2,667.52 and 1,048.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.98, 2,667.52 and 1,048.80 is: 1,447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.98 : 2,667.52 = 1,048.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.98/2,667.52 = 1,048.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.98x = 2,667.52 × 1,048.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.98x = 2,797,694.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,694.98/1,932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.35

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