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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,854.27, 2,558.88 and 1,068.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,854.27, 2,558.88 and 1,068.30 is: 1,474.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,854.27 : 2,558.88 = 1,068.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,854.27/2,558.88 = 1,068.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,854.27x = 2,558.88 × 1,068.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,854.27x = 2,733,651.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,651.50/1,854.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.25

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