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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.61, 2,553.30 and 1,064.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.61, 2,553.30 and 1,064.64 is: 1,468.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.61 : 2,553.30 = 1,064.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.61/2,553.30 = 1,064.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.61x = 2,553.30 × 1,064.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.61x = 2,718,345.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,345.31/1,850.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.89

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