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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.68, 2,564.97 and 1,019.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.68, 2,564.97 and 1,019.38 is: 1,406.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.68 : 2,564.97 = 1,019.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.68/2,564.97 = 1,019.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.68x = 2,564.97 × 1,019.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.68x = 2,614,688.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,688.08/1,858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.75

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