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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.45, 2,624.06 and 1,062.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.45, 2,624.06 and 1,062.20 is: 1,465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.45 : 2,624.06 = 1,062.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.45/2,624.06 = 1,062.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.45x = 2,624.06 × 1,062.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.45x = 2,787,266.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,266.07/1,901.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.87

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