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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.16, 2,564.48 and 1,072.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.16, 2,564.48 and 1,072.19 is: 1,479.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.16 : 2,564.48 = 1,072.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.16/2,564.48 = 1,072.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.16x = 2,564.48 × 1,072.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.16x = 2,749,609.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,609.81/1,858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.75

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