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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.07, 2,688.36 and 1,063.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.07, 2,688.36 and 1,063.88 is: 1,468.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.07 : 2,688.36 = 1,063.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.07/2,688.36 = 1,063.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.07x = 2,688.36 × 1,063.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.07x = 2,860,092.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,092.44/1,948.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.17

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