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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.58, 2,635.72 and 1,123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.58, 2,635.72 and 1,123.88 is: 1,551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.58 : 2,635.72 = 1,123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.58/2,635.72 = 1,123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.58x = 2,635.72 × 1,123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.58x = 2,962,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,232.99/1,909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.25

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