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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.68, 2,639.90 and 1,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.68, 2,639.90 and 1,127 is: 1,555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.68 : 2,639.90 = 1,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.68/2,639.90 = 1,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.68x = 2,639.90 × 1,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.68x = 2,975,167.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,167.30/1,912.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.50

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