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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.96, 2,567.94 and 1,075.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.96, 2,567.94 and 1,075.26 is: 1,483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.96 : 2,567.94 = 1,075.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.96/2,567.94 = 1,075.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.96x = 2,567.94 × 1,075.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.96x = 2,761,203.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,203.16/1,860.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.75

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