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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,904.84, 2,628.58 and 1,119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,904.84, 2,628.58 and 1,119.32 is: 1,544.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,904.84 : 2,628.58 = 1,119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,904.84/2,628.58 = 1,119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,904.84x = 2,628.58 × 1,119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,904.84x = 2,942,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,222.17/1,904.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.60

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