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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.27, 2,623.53 and 1,062.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.27, 2,623.53 and 1,062.01 is: 1,465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.27 : 2,623.53 = 1,062.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.27/2,623.53 = 1,062.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.27x = 2,623.53 × 1,062.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.27x = 2,786,222.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,222.36/1,901.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.45

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