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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.53, 2,865.80 and 1,262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.53, 2,865.80 and 1,262.53 is: 1,893.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.53 : 2,865.80 = 1,262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.53/2,865.80 = 1,262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.53x = 2,865.80 × 1,262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.53x = 3,618,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,158.47/1,910.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.80

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