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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.81, 2,625.29 and 1,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.81, 2,625.29 and 1,063.40 is: 1,467.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.81 : 2,625.29 = 1,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.81/2,625.29 = 1,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.81x = 2,625.29 × 1,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.81x = 2,791,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,714.94/1,902.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.15

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