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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.24, 2,626.50 and 1,063.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.24, 2,626.50 and 1,063.99 is: 1,468.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.24 : 2,626.50 = 1,063.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.24/2,626.50 = 1,063.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.24x = 2,626.50 × 1,063.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.24x = 2,794,569.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,569.74/1,903.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.32

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