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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.19, 2,619.62 and 1,058.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.19, 2,619.62 and 1,058.88 is: 1,461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.19 : 2,619.62 = 1,058.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.19/2,619.62 = 1,058.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.19x = 2,619.62 × 1,058.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.19x = 2,773,863.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,863.23/1,898.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.32

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