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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.48, 2,555.12 and 1,065.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.48, 2,555.12 and 1,065.53 is: 1,470.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.48 : 2,555.12 = 1,065.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.48/2,555.12 = 1,065.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.48x = 2,555.12 × 1,065.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.48x = 2,722,557.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,557.01/1,851.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.48

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