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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.40, 2,629.59 and 1,108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.40, 2,629.59 and 1,108.98 is: 1,530.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.40 : 2,629.59 = 1,108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.40/2,629.59 = 1,108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.40x = 2,629.59 × 1,108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.40x = 2,916,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,162.72/1,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.47

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