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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.51, 2,619.33 and 1,059.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.51, 2,619.33 and 1,059.06 is: 1,461.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.51 : 2,619.33 = 1,059.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.51/2,619.33 = 1,059.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.51x = 2,619.33 × 1,059.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.51x = 2,774,023.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,023.66/1,898.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.16

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