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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.49, 2,552.74 and 1,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.49, 2,552.74 and 1,064 is: 1,468.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.49 : 2,552.74 = 1,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.49/2,552.74 = 1,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.49x = 2,552.74 × 1,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.49x = 2,716,115.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,115.36/1,849.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.58

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