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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,919.52, 2,649.03 and 1,080.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,919.52, 2,649.03 and 1,080.21 is: 1,490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,919.52 : 2,649.03 = 1,080.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,919.52/2,649.03 = 1,080.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,919.52x = 2,649.03 × 1,080.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,919.52x = 2,861,508.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,508.70/1,919.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.74

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