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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.94, 2,620.71 and 1,190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.94, 2,620.71 and 1,190.89 is: 1,643.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.94 : 2,620.71 = 1,190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.94/2,620.71 = 1,190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.94x = 2,620.71 × 1,190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.94x = 3,120,977.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,977.33/1,898.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.54

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