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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.34, 2,496.98 and 1,063.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.34, 2,496.98 and 1,063.34 is: 1,467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.34 : 2,496.98 = 1,063.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.34/2,496.98 = 1,063.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.34x = 2,496.98 × 1,063.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.34x = 2,655,138.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,138.71/1,809.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.46

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