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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.78, 2,567.68 and 1,075.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.78, 2,567.68 and 1,075.08 is: 1,483.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.78 : 2,567.68 = 1,075.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.78/2,567.68 = 1,075.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.78x = 2,567.68 × 1,075.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.78x = 2,760,448.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,448.58/1,860.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.49

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