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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.74, 2,627.96 and 1,157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.74, 2,627.96 and 1,157.93 is: 1,598.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.74 : 2,627.96 = 1,157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.74/2,627.96 = 1,157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.74x = 2,627.96 × 1,157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.74x = 3,042,993.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,993.72/1,903.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.43

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