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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.62, 2,649.99 and 1,174.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.62, 2,649.99 and 1,174.31 is: 1,620.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.62 : 2,649.99 = 1,174.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.62/2,649.99 = 1,174.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.62x = 2,649.99 × 1,174.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.62x = 3,111,916.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,916.38/1,920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.26

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