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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860, 2,566.70 and 1,020.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860, 2,566.70 and 1,020.69 is: 1,408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860 : 2,566.70 = 1,020.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860/2,566.70 = 1,020.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860x = 2,566.70 × 1,020.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860x = 2,619,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,805.02/1,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.50

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