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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.72, 2,575.96 and 1,027.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.72, 2,575.96 and 1,027.26 is: 1,417.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.72 : 2,575.96 = 1,027.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.72/2,575.96 = 1,027.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.72x = 2,575.96 × 1,027.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.72x = 2,646,180.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,180.67/1,866.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.56

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