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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.89, 2,628.38 and 1,197.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.89, 2,628.38 and 1,197.81 is: 1,651.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.89 : 2,628.38 = 1,197.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.89/2,628.38 = 1,197.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.89x = 2,628.38 × 1,197.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.89x = 3,148,302.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,302.84/1,905.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.88

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