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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.70, 2,574.70 and 1,026.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.70, 2,574.70 and 1,026.39 is: 1,416.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.70 : 2,574.70 = 1,026.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.70/2,574.70 = 1,026.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.70x = 2,574.70 × 1,026.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.70x = 2,642,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,641.24/1,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.43

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