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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.87, 2,625.63 and 1,063.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.87, 2,625.63 and 1,063.54 is: 1,467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.87 : 2,625.63 = 1,063.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.87/2,625.63 = 1,063.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.87x = 2,625.63 × 1,063.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.87x = 2,792,462.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,462.53/1,902.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.50

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