Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885, 2,601.54 and 1,057
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,885, 2,601.54 and 1,057 is: 1,458.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,885 : 2,601.54 = 1,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,885/2,601.54 = 1,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,885x = 2,601.54 × 1,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,885x = 2,749,827.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,749,827.78/1,885 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,458.79
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