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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.44, 2,559.18 and 1,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.44, 2,559.18 and 1,069.20 is: 1,474.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.44 : 2,559.18 = 1,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.44/2,559.18 = 1,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.44x = 2,559.18 × 1,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.44x = 2,736,275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,275.26/1,855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.73

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