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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.72, 2,669.86 and 1,148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.72, 2,669.86 and 1,148.76 is: 1,585.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.72 : 2,669.86 = 1,148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.72/2,669.86 = 1,148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.72x = 2,669.86 × 1,148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.72x = 3,067,028.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,028.37/1,934.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.26

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