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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.51, 2,627.40 and 1,205.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.51, 2,627.40 and 1,205.29 is: 1,663.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.51 : 2,627.40 = 1,205.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.51/2,627.40 = 1,205.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.51x = 2,627.40 × 1,205.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.51x = 3,166,778.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,778.95/1,903.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.65

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