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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.97, 2,575.08 and 1,026.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.97, 2,575.08 and 1,026.70 is: 1,416.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.97 : 2,575.08 = 1,026.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.97/2,575.08 = 1,026.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.97x = 2,575.08 × 1,026.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.97x = 2,643,834.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,834.64/1,865.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.87

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