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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.68, 2,694.68 and 1,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.68, 2,694.68 and 1,068.48 is: 1,474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.68 : 2,694.68 = 1,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.68/2,694.68 = 1,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.68x = 2,694.68 × 1,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.68x = 2,879,196.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,196.88/1,952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.49

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