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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.91, 2,565.20 and 1,019.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.91, 2,565.20 and 1,019.63 is: 1,407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.91 : 2,565.20 = 1,019.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.91/2,565.20 = 1,019.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.91x = 2,565.20 × 1,019.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.91x = 2,615,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,563.84/1,858.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.05

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