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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.65, 2,492.76 and 1,060.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.65, 2,492.76 and 1,060.57 is: 1,463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.65 : 2,492.76 = 1,060.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.65/2,492.76 = 1,060.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.65x = 2,492.76 × 1,060.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.65x = 2,643,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,747.60/1,806.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.34

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