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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.09, 2,656.45 and 1,178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.09, 2,656.45 and 1,178.90 is: 1,626.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.09 : 2,656.45 = 1,178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.09/2,656.45 = 1,178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.09x = 2,656.45 × 1,178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.09x = 3,131,688.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,688.91/1,925.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.78

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