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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.79, 2,632.80 and 1,121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.79, 2,632.80 and 1,121.68 is: 1,547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.79 : 2,632.80 = 1,121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.79/2,632.80 = 1,121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.79x = 2,632.80 × 1,121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.79x = 2,953,159.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,159.10/1,907.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.95

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