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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.59, 2,573.16 and 1,305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.59, 2,573.16 and 1,305.31 is: 1,799.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.59 : 2,573.16 = 1,305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.59/2,573.16 = 1,305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.59x = 2,573.16 × 1,305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.59x = 3,358,765.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,765.05/1,866.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.42

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