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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.70, 2,688.59 and 1,109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.70, 2,688.59 and 1,109.43 is: 1,530.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.70 : 2,688.59 = 1,109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.70/2,688.59 = 1,109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.70x = 2,688.59 × 1,109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.70x = 2,982,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,796.86/1,948.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.66

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