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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.95, 2,572.49 and 1,202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.95, 2,572.49 and 1,202.72 is: 1,659.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.95 : 2,572.49 = 1,202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.95/2,572.49 = 1,202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.95x = 2,572.49 × 1,202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.95x = 3,093,997.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,997.02/1,863.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.92

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