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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.65, 2,627.76 and 1,240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.65, 2,627.76 and 1,240.66 is: 1,712.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.65 : 2,627.76 = 1,240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.65/2,627.76 = 1,240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.65x = 2,627.76 × 1,240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.65x = 3,260,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,157.68/1,903.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.59

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