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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.78, 2,609.34 and 1,144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.78, 2,609.34 and 1,144.88 is: 1,579.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.78 : 2,609.34 = 1,144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.78/2,609.34 = 1,144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.78x = 2,609.34 × 1,144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.78x = 2,987,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,381.18/1,890.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.97

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