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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.92, 2,689.52 and 1,064.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.92, 2,689.52 and 1,064.67 is: 1,469.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.92 : 2,689.52 = 1,064.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.92/2,689.52 = 1,064.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.92x = 2,689.52 × 1,064.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.92x = 2,863,451.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,451.26/1,948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.25

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