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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.81, 2,560.98 and 1,016.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.81, 2,560.98 and 1,016.50 is: 1,402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.81 : 2,560.98 = 1,016.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.81/2,560.98 = 1,016.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.81x = 2,560.98 × 1,016.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.81x = 2,603,236.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,236.17/1,855.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.75

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