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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.76, 2,689.35 and 1,202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.76, 2,689.35 and 1,202.70 is: 1,659.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.76 : 2,689.35 = 1,202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.76/2,689.35 = 1,202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.76x = 2,689.35 × 1,202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.76x = 3,234,481.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,481.25/1,948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.76

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