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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.26, 2,899.27 and 1,151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.26, 2,899.27 and 1,151.79 is: 1,729.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.26 : 2,899.27 = 1,151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.26/2,899.27 = 1,151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.26x = 2,899.27 × 1,151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.26x = 3,339,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,340.76/1,930.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.99

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