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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.68, 2,568.78 and 1,075.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.68, 2,568.78 and 1,075.44 is: 1,483.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.68 : 2,568.78 = 1,075.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.68/2,568.78 = 1,075.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.68x = 2,568.78 × 1,075.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.68x = 2,762,568.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,568.76/1,861.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.91

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