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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.76, 2,560.92 and 1,016.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.76, 2,560.92 and 1,016.46 is: 1,402.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.76 : 2,560.92 = 1,016.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.76/2,560.92 = 1,016.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.76x = 2,560.92 × 1,016.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.76x = 2,603,072.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,072.74/1,855.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.70

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