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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.62, 2,627.43 and 1,239.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.62, 2,627.43 and 1,239.30 is: 1,710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.62 : 2,627.43 = 1,239.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.62/2,627.43 = 1,239.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.62x = 2,627.43 × 1,239.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.62x = 3,256,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,174.00/1,903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.52

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