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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.08, 2,629.18 and 1,158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.08, 2,629.18 and 1,158.86 is: 1,599.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.08 : 2,629.18 = 1,158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.08/2,629.18 = 1,158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.08x = 2,629.18 × 1,158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.08x = 3,046,851.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,851.53/1,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.33

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