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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.74, 2,565.14 and 1,072.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.74, 2,565.14 and 1,072.79 is: 1,480.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.74 : 2,565.14 = 1,072.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.74/2,565.14 = 1,072.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.74x = 2,565.14 × 1,072.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.74x = 2,751,838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,838.35/1,858.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.49

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