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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932, 2,664.98 and 1,145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932, 2,664.98 and 1,145.52 is: 1,580.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932 : 2,664.98 = 1,145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932/2,664.98 = 1,145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932x = 2,664.98 × 1,145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932x = 3,052,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,787.89/1,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.12

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