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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.32, 2,496.04 and 1,063.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.32, 2,496.04 and 1,063.27 is: 1,466.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.32 : 2,496.04 = 1,063.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.32/2,496.04 = 1,063.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.32x = 2,496.04 × 1,063.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.32x = 2,653,955.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,955.55/1,809.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.82

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