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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.42, 2,625.34 and 1,063.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.42, 2,625.34 and 1,063.12 is: 1,467.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.42 : 2,625.34 = 1,063.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.42/2,625.34 = 1,063.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.42x = 2,625.34 × 1,063.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.42x = 2,791,051.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,051.46/1,902.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.11

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