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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.27, 2,575.58 and 1,235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.27, 2,575.58 and 1,235.71 is: 1,705.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.27 : 2,575.58 = 1,235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.27/2,575.58 = 1,235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.27x = 2,575.58 × 1,235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.27x = 3,182,659.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,659.47/1,866.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.36

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