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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.69, 2,554.52 and 1,065.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.69, 2,554.52 and 1,065.26 is: 1,470.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.69 : 2,554.52 = 1,065.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.69/2,554.52 = 1,065.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.69x = 2,554.52 × 1,065.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.69x = 2,721,209.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,209.88/1,850.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.38

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