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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.97, 2,630.27 and 1,159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.97, 2,630.27 and 1,159.96 is: 1,600.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.97 : 2,630.27 = 1,159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.97/2,630.27 = 1,159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.97x = 2,630.27 × 1,159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.97x = 3,050,989.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,989.04/1,905.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.76

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