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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.63, 2,559.90 and 1,069.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.63, 2,559.90 and 1,069.22 is: 1,475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.63 : 2,559.90 = 1,069.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.63/2,559.90 = 1,069.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.63x = 2,559.90 × 1,069.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.63x = 2,737,096.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,096.28/1,855.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.02

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