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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.78, 2,689.29 and 1,064.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.78, 2,689.29 and 1,064.62 is: 1,469.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.78 : 2,689.29 = 1,064.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.78/2,689.29 = 1,064.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.78x = 2,689.29 × 1,064.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.78x = 2,863,071.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,071.92/1,948.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.16

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