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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.71, 2,560.61 and 1,069.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.71, 2,560.61 and 1,069.61 is: 1,475.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.71 : 2,560.61 = 1,069.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.71/2,560.61 = 1,069.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.71x = 2,560.61 × 1,069.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.71x = 2,738,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,843.93/1,855.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.90

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