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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,854.88, 2,559.72 and 1,069.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,854.88, 2,559.72 and 1,069.08 is: 1,475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,854.88 : 2,559.72 = 1,069.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,854.88/2,559.72 = 1,069.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,854.88x = 2,559.72 × 1,069.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,854.88x = 2,736,545.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,545.46/1,854.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.32

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