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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.99, 2,625.92 and 1,074.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.99, 2,625.92 and 1,074.99 is: 1,483.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.99 : 2,625.92 = 1,074.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.99/2,625.92 = 1,074.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.99x = 2,625.92 × 1,074.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.99x = 2,822,832.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,832.37/1,902.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.37

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