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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.39, 2,688.72 and 1,064.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.39, 2,688.72 and 1,064.20 is: 1,468.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.39 : 2,688.72 = 1,064.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.39/2,688.72 = 1,064.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.39x = 2,688.72 × 1,064.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.39x = 2,861,335.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,335.82/1,948.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.56

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