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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.30, 2,496.64 and 1,063.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.30, 2,496.64 and 1,063.43 is: 1,467.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.30 : 2,496.64 = 1,063.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.30/2,496.64 = 1,063.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.30x = 2,496.64 × 1,063.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.30x = 2,655,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,001.88/1,809.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.42

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