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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.82, 2,553.04 and 1,063.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.82, 2,553.04 and 1,063.70 is: 1,468.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.82 : 2,553.04 = 1,063.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.82/2,553.04 = 1,063.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.82x = 2,553.04 × 1,063.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.82x = 2,715,668.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,668.65/1,849.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.07

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