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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.63, 2,768.04 and 1,063.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.63, 2,768.04 and 1,063.98 is: 1,595.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.63 : 2,768.04 = 1,063.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.63/2,768.04 = 1,063.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.63x = 2,768.04 × 1,063.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.63x = 2,945,139.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,139.20/1,845.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.74

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