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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.55, 2,689.05 and 1,202.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.55, 2,689.05 and 1,202.54 is: 1,659.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.55 : 2,689.05 = 1,202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.55/2,689.05 = 1,202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.55x = 2,689.05 × 1,202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.55x = 3,233,676.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,676.74/1,948.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.53

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