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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.75, 2,560.94 and 1,027.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.75, 2,560.94 and 1,027.75 is: 1,418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.75 : 2,560.94 = 1,027.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.75/2,560.94 = 1,027.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.75x = 2,560.94 × 1,027.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.75x = 2,632,006.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,006.09/1,855.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.30

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