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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.91, 2,558.25 and 1,068.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.91, 2,558.25 and 1,068.02 is: 1,473.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.91 : 2,558.25 = 1,068.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.91/2,558.25 = 1,068.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.91x = 2,558.25 × 1,068.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.91x = 2,732,262.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,262.17/1,853.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.78

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