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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.14, 2,560.02 and 1,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.14, 2,560.02 and 1,069.20 is: 1,475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.14 : 2,560.02 = 1,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.14/2,560.02 = 1,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.14x = 2,560.02 × 1,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.14x = 2,737,173.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,173.38/1,855.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.45

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