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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.63, 2,707.59 and 1,073.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.63, 2,707.59 and 1,073.63 is: 1,612.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.63 : 2,707.59 = 1,073.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.63/2,707.59 = 1,073.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.63x = 2,707.59 × 1,073.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.63x = 2,906,949.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,949.85/1,802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.62

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