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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.02, 2,542.95 and 1,056.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.02, 2,542.95 and 1,056.66 is: 1,457.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.02 : 2,542.95 = 1,056.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.02/2,542.95 = 1,056.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.02x = 2,542.95 × 1,056.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.02x = 2,687,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,033.55/1,843.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.95

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