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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.08, 2,765.22 and 1,063.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.08, 2,765.22 and 1,063.99 is: 1,596.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.08 : 2,765.22 = 1,063.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.08/2,765.22 = 1,063.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.08x = 2,765.22 × 1,063.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.08x = 2,942,166.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,166.43/1,843.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.33

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