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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.23, 2,663.75 and 1,144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.23, 2,663.75 and 1,144.13 is: 1,578.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.23 : 2,663.75 = 1,144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.23/2,663.75 = 1,144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.23x = 2,663.75 × 1,144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.23x = 3,047,657.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,657.25/1,930.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.91

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