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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.28, 2,629.80 and 1,119.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.28, 2,629.80 and 1,119.85 is: 1,545.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.28 : 2,629.80 = 1,119.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.28/2,629.80 = 1,119.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.28x = 2,629.80 × 1,119.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.28x = 2,944,981.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,981.53/1,905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.69

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