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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.89, 2,624.43 and 1,062.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.89, 2,624.43 and 1,062.53 is: 1,466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.89 : 2,624.43 = 1,062.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.89/2,624.43 = 1,062.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.89x = 2,624.43 × 1,062.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.89x = 2,788,535.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,535.61/1,901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.19

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