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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.62, 2,688.95 and 1,064.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.62, 2,688.95 and 1,064.41 is: 1,468.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.62 : 2,688.95 = 1,064.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.62/2,688.95 = 1,064.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.62x = 2,688.95 × 1,064.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.62x = 2,862,145.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,145.27/1,948.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.81

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