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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.60, 2,523.78 and 1,198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.60, 2,523.78 and 1,198.60 is: 1,654.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.60 : 2,523.78 = 1,198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.60/2,523.78 = 1,198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.60x = 2,523.78 × 1,198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.60x = 3,025,002.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,002.71/1,828.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.27

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