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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.78, 2,692.14 and 1,066.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.78, 2,692.14 and 1,066.56 is: 1,471.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.78 : 2,692.14 = 1,066.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.78/2,692.14 = 1,066.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.78x = 2,692.14 × 1,066.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.78x = 2,871,328.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,328.84/1,950.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.89

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