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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,854.51, 2,559.35 and 1,068.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,854.51, 2,559.35 and 1,068.61 is: 1,474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,854.51 : 2,559.35 = 1,068.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,854.51/2,559.35 = 1,068.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,854.51x = 2,559.35 × 1,068.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,854.51x = 2,734,952.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,952.87/1,854.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.75

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