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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.54, 2,626.96 and 1,117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.54, 2,626.96 and 1,117.58 is: 1,542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.54 : 2,626.96 = 1,117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.54/2,626.96 = 1,117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.54x = 2,626.96 × 1,117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.54x = 2,935,837.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,837.96/1,903.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.30

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