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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.30, 2,574.14 and 1,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.30, 2,574.14 and 1,026.08 is: 1,416.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.30 : 2,574.14 = 1,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.30/2,574.14 = 1,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.30x = 2,574.14 × 1,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.30x = 2,641,265.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,265.22/1,865.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.00

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