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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.63, 2,605.91 and 1,102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.63, 2,605.91 and 1,102.32 is: 1,520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.63 : 2,605.91 = 1,102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.63/2,605.91 = 1,102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.63x = 2,605.91 × 1,102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.63x = 2,872,541.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,541.20/1,888.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.97

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