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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.62, 2,565.36 and 1,072.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.62, 2,565.36 and 1,072.56 is: 1,480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.62 : 2,565.36 = 1,072.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.62/2,565.36 = 1,072.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.62x = 2,565.36 × 1,072.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.62x = 2,751,502.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,502.52/1,858.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.40

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