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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.98, 2,630.58 and 1,120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.98, 2,630.58 and 1,120.08 is: 1,545.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.98 : 2,630.58 = 1,120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.98/2,630.58 = 1,120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.98x = 2,630.58 × 1,120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.98x = 2,946,460.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,460.05/1,905.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.90

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