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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.79, 2,694.85 and 1,068.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.79, 2,694.85 and 1,068.59 is: 1,474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.79 : 2,694.85 = 1,068.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.79/2,694.85 = 1,068.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.79x = 2,694.85 × 1,068.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.79x = 2,879,697.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,697.58/1,952.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.66

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