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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.39, 2,688.68 and 1,202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.39, 2,688.68 and 1,202.42 is: 1,659.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.39 : 2,688.68 = 1,202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.39/2,688.68 = 1,202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.39x = 2,688.68 × 1,202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.39x = 3,232,916.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,916.59/1,948.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.28

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