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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.29, 2,625.14 and 1,062.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.29, 2,625.14 and 1,062.99 is: 1,466.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.29 : 2,625.14 = 1,062.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.29/2,625.14 = 1,062.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.29x = 2,625.14 × 1,062.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.29x = 2,790,500.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,500.23/1,902.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.92

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