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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.52, 2,553.68 and 1,064.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.52, 2,553.68 and 1,064.52 is: 1,469.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.52 : 2,553.68 = 1,064.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.52/2,553.68 = 1,064.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.52x = 2,553.68 × 1,064.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.52x = 2,718,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,443.43/1,850.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.02

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