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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.52, 2,560.55 and 1,016.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.52, 2,560.55 and 1,016.26 is: 1,402.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.52 : 2,560.55 = 1,016.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.52/2,560.55 = 1,016.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.52x = 2,560.55 × 1,016.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.52x = 2,602,173.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,173.06/1,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.40

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