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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.20, 2,567.76 and 1,075.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.20, 2,567.76 and 1,075.14 is: 1,483.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.20 : 2,567.76 = 1,075.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.20/2,567.76 = 1,075.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.20x = 2,567.76 × 1,075.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.20x = 2,760,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,701.49/1,861.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.29

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