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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.54, 2,687.58 and 1,063.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.54, 2,687.58 and 1,063.33 is: 1,467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.54 : 2,687.58 = 1,063.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.54/2,687.58 = 1,063.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.54x = 2,687.58 × 1,063.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.54x = 2,857,777.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,777.72/1,947.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.38

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