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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.57, 2,619.80 and 1,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.57, 2,619.80 and 1,059.32 is: 1,461.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.57 : 2,619.80 = 1,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.57/2,619.80 = 1,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.57x = 2,619.80 × 1,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.57x = 2,775,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,211.76/1,898.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.74

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