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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.65, 2,561.03 and 1,069.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.65, 2,561.03 and 1,069.70 is: 1,476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.65 : 2,561.03 = 1,069.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.65/2,561.03 = 1,069.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.65x = 2,561.03 × 1,069.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.65x = 2,739,529.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,529.25/1,855.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.32

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