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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.39, 2,554.77 and 1,054.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.39, 2,554.77 and 1,054.72 is: 1,455.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.39 : 2,554.77 = 1,054.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.39/2,554.77 = 1,054.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.39x = 2,554.77 × 1,054.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.39x = 2,694,574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,574.16/1,851.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.43

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