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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.28, 2,630.10 and 1,159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.28, 2,630.10 and 1,159.36 is: 1,600.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.28 : 2,630.10 = 1,159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.28/2,630.10 = 1,159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.28x = 2,630.10 × 1,159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.28x = 3,049,232.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,232.74/1,905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.41

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