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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.56, 2,688.90 and 1,064.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.56, 2,688.90 and 1,064.19 is: 1,468.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.56 : 2,688.90 = 1,064.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.56/2,688.90 = 1,064.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.56x = 2,688.90 × 1,064.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.56x = 2,861,500.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,500.49/1,948.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.52

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