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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.46, 2,620.50 and 1,153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.46, 2,620.50 and 1,153.15 is: 1,590.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.46 : 2,620.50 = 1,153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.46/2,620.50 = 1,153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.46x = 2,620.50 × 1,153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.46x = 3,021,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,829.58/1,899.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.89

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