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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.52, 2,560.58 and 1,069.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.52, 2,560.58 and 1,069.52 is: 1,475.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.52 : 2,560.58 = 1,069.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.52/2,560.58 = 1,069.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.52x = 2,560.58 × 1,069.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.52x = 2,738,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,591.52/1,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.92

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