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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.70, 2,560.86 and 1,069.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.70, 2,560.86 and 1,069.70 is: 1,476.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.70 : 2,560.86 = 1,069.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.70/2,560.86 = 1,069.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.70x = 2,560.86 × 1,069.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.70x = 2,739,351.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,351.94/1,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.18

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