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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.48, 2,663.38 and 1,144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.48, 2,663.38 and 1,144.36 is: 1,578.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.48 : 2,663.38 = 1,144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.48/2,663.38 = 1,144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.48x = 2,663.38 × 1,144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.48x = 3,047,865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,865.54/1,930.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.81

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