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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.92, 2,620.65 and 1,153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.92, 2,620.65 and 1,153.09 is: 1,591.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.92 : 2,620.65 = 1,153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.92/2,620.65 = 1,153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.92x = 2,620.65 × 1,153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.92x = 3,021,845.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,845.31/1,898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.35

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