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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.29, 2,564.34 and 1,018.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.29, 2,564.34 and 1,018.83 is: 1,405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.29 : 2,564.34 = 1,018.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.29/2,564.34 = 1,018.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.29x = 2,564.34 × 1,018.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.29x = 2,612,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,626.52/1,858.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.93

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