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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.55, 2,568.92 and 1,022.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.55, 2,568.92 and 1,022.25 is: 1,410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.55 : 2,568.92 = 1,022.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.55/2,568.92 = 1,022.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.55x = 2,568.92 × 1,022.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.55x = 2,626,078.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,078.47/1,861.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.69

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