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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,854.69, 2,559.33 and 1,068.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,854.69, 2,559.33 and 1,068.54 is: 1,474.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,854.69 : 2,559.33 = 1,068.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,854.69/2,559.33 = 1,068.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,854.69x = 2,559.33 × 1,068.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,854.69x = 2,734,746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,746.48/1,854.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.50

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