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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.60, 2,564.78 and 1,073.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.60, 2,564.78 and 1,073.08 is: 1,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.60 : 2,564.78 = 1,073.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.60/2,564.78 = 1,073.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.60x = 2,564.78 × 1,073.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.60x = 2,752,214.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,214.12/1,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.80

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