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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.17, 2,605.53 and 1,091.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.17, 2,605.53 and 1,091.22 is: 1,505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.17 : 2,605.53 = 1,091.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.17/2,605.53 = 1,091.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.17x = 2,605.53 × 1,091.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.17x = 2,843,206.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,206.45/1,888.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.80

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