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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.62, 2,625.48 and 1,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.62, 2,625.48 and 1,063.28 is: 1,467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.62 : 2,625.48 = 1,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.62/2,625.48 = 1,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.62x = 2,625.48 × 1,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.62x = 2,791,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,607.25/1,902.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.25

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