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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.94, 2,575.00 and 1,026.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.94, 2,575.00 and 1,026.66 is: 1,416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.94 : 2,575.00 = 1,026.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.94/2,575.00 = 1,026.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.94x = 2,575.00 × 1,026.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.94x = 2,643,643.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,643.07/1,865.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.79

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