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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.52, 2,658.86 and 1,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.52, 2,658.86 and 1,180.52 is: 1,629.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.52 : 2,658.86 = 1,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.52/2,658.86 = 1,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.52x = 2,658.86 × 1,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.52x = 3,138,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,837.41/1,926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.28

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