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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.94, 2,568.09 and 1,032.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.94, 2,568.09 and 1,032.94 is: 1,425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.94 : 2,568.09 = 1,032.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.94/2,568.09 = 1,032.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.94x = 2,568.09 × 1,032.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.94x = 2,652,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,680.34/1,860.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.45

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