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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.70, 2,558.67 and 1,068.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.70, 2,558.67 and 1,068.27 is: 1,474.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.70 : 2,558.67 = 1,068.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.70/2,558.67 = 1,068.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.70x = 2,558.67 × 1,068.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.70x = 2,733,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,350.40/1,853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.54

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