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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,915.63, 2,644.23 and 1,129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,915.63, 2,644.23 and 1,129.63 is: 1,559.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,915.63 : 2,644.23 = 1,129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,915.63/2,644.23 = 1,129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,915.63x = 2,644.23 × 1,129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,915.63x = 2,987,001.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,001.53/1,915.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.28

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