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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.81, 2,624.55 and 1,062.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.81, 2,624.55 and 1,062.55 is: 1,466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.81 : 2,624.55 = 1,062.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.81/2,624.55 = 1,062.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.81x = 2,624.55 × 1,062.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.81x = 2,788,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,720.88/1,901.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.35

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