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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.51, 2,688.94 and 1,064.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.51, 2,688.94 and 1,064.32 is: 1,468.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.51 : 2,688.94 = 1,064.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.51/2,688.94 = 1,064.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.51x = 2,688.94 × 1,064.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.51x = 2,861,892.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,892.62/1,948.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.76

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