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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.18, 2,688.48 and 1,063.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.18, 2,688.48 and 1,063.98 is: 1,468.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.18 : 2,688.48 = 1,063.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.18/2,688.48 = 1,063.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.18x = 2,688.48 × 1,063.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.18x = 2,860,488.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,488.95/1,948.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.29

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