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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.88, 2,630.21 and 1,120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.88, 2,630.21 and 1,120.18 is: 1,545.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.88 : 2,630.21 = 1,120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.88/2,630.21 = 1,120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.88x = 2,630.21 × 1,120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.88x = 2,946,289.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,289.89/1,905.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.90

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