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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.45, 2,625.39 and 1,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.45, 2,625.39 and 1,063.20 is: 1,467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.45 : 2,625.39 = 1,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.45/2,625.39 = 1,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.45x = 2,625.39 × 1,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.45x = 2,791,314.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,314.65/1,902.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.22

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