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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.48, 2,691.72 and 1,066.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.48, 2,691.72 and 1,066.33 is: 1,471.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.48 : 2,691.72 = 1,066.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.48/2,691.72 = 1,066.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.48x = 2,691.72 × 1,066.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.48x = 2,870,261.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,261.79/1,950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.57

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