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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.73, 2,663.02 and 1,045.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.73, 2,663.02 and 1,045.53 is: 1,442.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.73 : 2,663.02 = 1,045.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.73/2,663.02 = 1,045.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.73x = 2,663.02 × 1,045.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.73x = 2,784,253.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,253.99/1,929.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.82

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