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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.39, 2,629.26 and 1,159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.39, 2,629.26 and 1,159.92 is: 1,600.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.39 : 2,629.26 = 1,159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.39/2,629.26 = 1,159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.39x = 2,629.26 × 1,159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.39x = 3,049,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,731.26/1,905.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.58

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