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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.54, 2,675.34 and 1,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.54, 2,675.34 and 1,153 is: 1,590.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.54 : 2,675.34 = 1,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.54/2,675.34 = 1,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.54x = 2,675.34 × 1,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.54x = 3,084,667.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,667.02/1,939.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.41

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