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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.40, 2,626.74 and 1,064.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.40, 2,626.74 and 1,064.09 is: 1,468.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.40 : 2,626.74 = 1,064.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.40/2,626.74 = 1,064.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.40x = 2,626.74 × 1,064.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.40x = 2,795,074.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,074.63/1,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.46

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