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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.05, 2,663.28 and 1,143.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.05, 2,663.28 and 1,143.99 is: 1,578.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.05 : 2,663.28 = 1,143.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.05/2,663.28 = 1,143.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.05x = 2,663.28 × 1,143.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.05x = 3,046,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,765.69/1,930.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.59

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