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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.55, 2,573.62 and 1,267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.55, 2,573.62 and 1,267.32 is: 1,748.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.55 : 2,573.62 = 1,267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.55/2,573.62 = 1,267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.55x = 2,573.62 × 1,267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.55x = 3,261,600.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,600.10/1,865.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.33

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