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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.97, 2,641.50 and 1,128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.97, 2,641.50 and 1,128 is: 1,556.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.97 : 2,641.50 = 1,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.97/2,641.50 = 1,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.97x = 2,641.50 × 1,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.97x = 2,979,612
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,612/1,913.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.77

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