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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.89, 2,635.74 and 1,123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.89, 2,635.74 and 1,123.65 is: 1,550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.89 : 2,635.74 = 1,123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.89/2,635.74 = 1,123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.89x = 2,635.74 × 1,123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.89x = 2,961,649.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,649.25/1,909.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.69

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