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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.29, 2,698.62 and 1,062.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.29, 2,698.62 and 1,062.13 is: 1,588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.29 : 2,698.62 = 1,062.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.29/2,698.62 = 1,062.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.29x = 2,698.62 × 1,062.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.29x = 2,866,279.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,279.59/1,804.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.59

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