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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.74, 2,619.54 and 1,190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.74, 2,619.54 and 1,190.28 is: 1,642.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.74 : 2,619.54 = 1,190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.74/2,619.54 = 1,190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.74x = 2,619.54 × 1,190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.74x = 3,117,981.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,981.16/1,898.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.13

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