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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.57, 2,625.51 and 1,063.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.57, 2,625.51 and 1,063.29 is: 1,467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.57 : 2,625.51 = 1,063.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.57/2,625.51 = 1,063.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.57x = 2,625.51 × 1,063.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.57x = 2,791,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,678.53/1,902.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.32

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