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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.88, 2,627.70 and 1,107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.88, 2,627.70 and 1,107.31 is: 1,528.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.88 : 2,627.70 = 1,107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.88/2,627.70 = 1,107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.88x = 2,627.70 × 1,107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.88x = 2,909,678.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,678.49/1,903.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.29

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