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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.71, 2,564.92 and 1,019.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.71, 2,564.92 and 1,019.25 is: 1,406.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.71 : 2,564.92 = 1,019.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.71/2,564.92 = 1,019.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.71x = 2,564.92 × 1,019.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.71x = 2,614,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,290.25/1,858.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.51

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