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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.88, 2,568.48 and 1,075.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.88, 2,568.48 and 1,075.42 is: 1,484.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.88 : 2,568.48 = 1,075.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.88/2,568.48 = 1,075.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.88x = 2,568.48 × 1,075.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.88x = 2,762,194.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,194.76/1,860.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.35

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