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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.52, 2,632.89 and 1,161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.52, 2,632.89 and 1,161.72 is: 1,603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.52 : 2,632.89 = 1,161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.52/2,632.89 = 1,161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.52x = 2,632.89 × 1,161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.52x = 3,058,680.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,680.97/1,907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.49

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