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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.70, 2,629.74 and 1,109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.70, 2,629.74 and 1,109.08 is: 1,530.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.70 : 2,629.74 = 1,109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.70/2,629.74 = 1,109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.70x = 2,629.74 × 1,109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.70x = 2,916,592.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,592.04/1,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.46

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