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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.10, 2,575.44 and 1,069.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.10, 2,575.44 and 1,069.72 is: 1,476.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.10 : 2,575.44 = 1,069.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.10/2,575.44 = 1,069.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.10x = 2,575.44 × 1,069.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.10x = 2,754,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,999.68/1,866.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.34

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