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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.86, 2,689.40 and 1,064.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.86, 2,689.40 and 1,064.66 is: 1,469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.86 : 2,689.40 = 1,064.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.86/2,689.40 = 1,064.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.86x = 2,689.40 × 1,064.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.86x = 2,863,277.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,277.83/1,948.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.21

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