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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.28, 2,621.20 and 1,059.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.28, 2,621.20 and 1,059.98 is: 1,462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.28 : 2,621.20 = 1,059.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.28/2,621.20 = 1,059.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.28x = 2,621.20 × 1,059.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.28x = 2,778,419.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,419.58/1,899.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.88

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