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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.03, 2,626.18 and 1,063.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.03, 2,626.18 and 1,063.73 is: 1,467.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.03 : 2,626.18 = 1,063.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.03/2,626.18 = 1,063.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.03x = 2,626.18 × 1,063.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.03x = 2,793,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,546.45/1,903.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.95

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