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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.59, 2,560.86 and 1,058.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.59, 2,560.86 and 1,058.73 is: 1,461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.59 : 2,560.86 = 1,058.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.59/2,560.86 = 1,058.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.59x = 2,560.86 × 1,058.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.59x = 2,711,272.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,272.18/1,855.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.13

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