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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.20, 2,607.24 and 1,190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.20, 2,607.24 and 1,190.80 is: 1,643.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.20 : 2,607.24 = 1,190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.20/2,607.24 = 1,190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.20x = 2,607.24 × 1,190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.20x = 3,104,701.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,701.39/1,889.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.39

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