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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.65, 2,558.32 and 1,056.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.65, 2,558.32 and 1,056.97 is: 1,458.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.65 : 2,558.32 = 1,056.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.65/2,558.32 = 1,056.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.65x = 2,558.32 × 1,056.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.65x = 2,704,081.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,081.19/1,853.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.79

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