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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.47, 2,496.93 and 1,063.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.47, 2,496.93 and 1,063.32 is: 1,467.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.47 : 2,496.93 = 1,063.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.47/2,496.93 = 1,063.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.47x = 2,496.93 × 1,063.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.47x = 2,655,035.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,035.61/1,809.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.30

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