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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.46, 2,575.22 and 1,204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.46, 2,575.22 and 1,204.28 is: 1,661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.46 : 2,575.22 = 1,204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.46/2,575.22 = 1,204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.46x = 2,575.22 × 1,204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.46x = 3,101,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,285.94/1,866.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.59

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