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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.32, 2,620.83 and 1,060.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.32, 2,620.83 and 1,060.07 is: 1,462.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.32 : 2,620.83 = 1,060.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.32/2,620.83 = 1,060.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.32x = 2,620.83 × 1,060.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.32x = 2,778,269.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,269.81/1,899.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.77

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