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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.31, 2,625.98 and 1,063.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.31, 2,625.98 and 1,063.90 is: 1,467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.31 : 2,625.98 = 1,063.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.31/2,625.98 = 1,063.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.31x = 2,625.98 × 1,063.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.31x = 2,793,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,780.12/1,903.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.85

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