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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.90, 2,565.18 and 1,019.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.90, 2,565.18 and 1,019.64 is: 1,407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.90 : 2,565.18 = 1,019.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.90/2,565.18 = 1,019.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.90x = 2,565.18 × 1,019.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.90x = 2,615,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,560.14/1,858.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.05

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