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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.58, 2,635.20 and 1,123.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.58, 2,635.20 and 1,123.61 is: 1,550.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.58 : 2,635.20 = 1,123.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.58/2,635.20 = 1,123.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.58x = 2,635.20 × 1,123.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.58x = 2,960,923.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,923.90/1,909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.57

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