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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.92, 1,905.54 and 1,119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.92, 1,905.54 and 1,119.56 is: 1,544.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.92 : 1,905.54 = 1,119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.92/1,905.54 = 1,119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.92x = 1,905.54 × 1,119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.92x = 2,133,366.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,366.36/1,380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.89

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