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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.91, 2,630.67 and 1,120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.91, 2,630.67 and 1,120.48 is: 1,546.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.91 : 2,630.67 = 1,120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.91/2,630.67 = 1,120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.91x = 2,630.67 × 1,120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.91x = 2,947,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,613.12/1,905.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.56

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