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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,854, 2,558.52 and 1,068.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,854, 2,558.52 and 1,068.50 is: 1,474.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,854 : 2,558.52 = 1,068.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,854/2,558.52 = 1,068.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,854x = 2,558.52 × 1,068.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,854x = 2,733,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,785.02/1,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.53

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