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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.51, 2,560.52 and 1,069.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.51, 2,560.52 and 1,069.81 is: 1,476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.51 : 2,560.52 = 1,069.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.51/2,560.52 = 1,069.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.51x = 2,560.52 × 1,069.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.51x = 2,739,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,266.17/1,855.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.29

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