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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.95, 2,561.76 and 1,070.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.95, 2,561.76 and 1,070.52 is: 1,477.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.95 : 2,561.76 = 1,070.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.95/2,561.76 = 1,070.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.95x = 2,561.76 × 1,070.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.95x = 2,742,415.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,415.32/1,855.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.63

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