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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.05, 2,556.48 and 1,189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.05, 2,556.48 and 1,189.80 is: 1,641.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.05 : 2,556.48 = 1,189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.05/2,556.48 = 1,189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.05x = 2,556.48 × 1,189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.05x = 3,041,699.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,699.90/1,853.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.46

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