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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.60, 2,564.90 and 1,019.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.60, 2,564.90 and 1,019.30 is: 1,406.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.60 : 2,564.90 = 1,019.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.60/2,564.90 = 1,019.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.60x = 2,564.90 × 1,019.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.60x = 2,614,402.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,402.57/1,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.65

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