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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.54, 2,631.34 and 1,160.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.54, 2,631.34 and 1,160.78 is: 1,602.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.54 : 2,631.34 = 1,160.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.54/2,631.34 = 1,160.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.54x = 2,631.34 × 1,160.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.54x = 3,054,403.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,403.41/1,906.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.07

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