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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.53, 2,635.56 and 1,245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.53, 2,635.56 and 1,245.20 is: 1,718.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.53 : 2,635.56 = 1,245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.53/2,635.56 = 1,245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.53x = 2,635.56 × 1,245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.53x = 3,281,786.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,786.13/1,909.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.64

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