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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.48, 2,644.70 and 1,130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.48, 2,644.70 and 1,130.78 is: 1,560.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.48 : 2,644.70 = 1,130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.48/2,644.70 = 1,130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.48x = 2,644.70 × 1,130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.48x = 2,990,554.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,554.99/1,916.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.45

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