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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.73, 2,627.12 and 1,064.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.73, 2,627.12 and 1,064.42 is: 1,468.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.73 : 2,627.12 = 1,064.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.73/2,627.12 = 1,064.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.73x = 2,627.12 × 1,064.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.73x = 2,796,358.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,358.45/1,903.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.89

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