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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.54, 2,689.04 and 1,202.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.54, 2,689.04 and 1,202.53 is: 1,659.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.54 : 2,689.04 = 1,202.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.54/2,689.04 = 1,202.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.54x = 2,689.04 × 1,202.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.54x = 3,233,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,647.55/1,948.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.53

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