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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.76, 2,630.88 and 1,160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.76, 2,630.88 and 1,160.71 is: 1,601.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.76 : 2,630.88 = 1,160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.76/2,630.88 = 1,160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.76x = 2,630.88 × 1,160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.76x = 3,053,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,682.92/1,906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.50

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