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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.25, 2,710.69 and 1,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.25, 2,710.69 and 1,068 is: 1,473.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.25 : 2,710.69 = 1,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.25/2,710.69 = 1,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.25x = 2,710.69 × 1,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.25x = 2,895,014.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,014.25/1,964.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.85

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