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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.52, 2,626.92 and 1,064.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.52, 2,626.92 and 1,064.20 is: 1,468.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.52 : 2,626.92 = 1,064.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.52/2,626.92 = 1,064.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.52x = 2,626.92 × 1,064.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.52x = 2,795,549.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,549.81/1,903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.62

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