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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.70, 2,679.46 and 1,057.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.70, 2,679.46 and 1,057.50 is: 1,459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.70 : 2,679.46 = 1,057.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.70/2,679.46 = 1,057.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.70x = 2,679.46 × 1,057.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.70x = 2,833,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,528.95/1,941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.31

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