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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.05, 2,624.28 and 1,155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.05, 2,624.28 and 1,155.25 is: 1,594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.05 : 2,624.28 = 1,155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.05/2,624.28 = 1,155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.05x = 2,624.28 × 1,155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.05x = 3,031,699.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,699.47/1,901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.75

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