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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.31, 2,576.95 and 1,028.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.31, 2,576.95 and 1,028.06 is: 1,418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.31 : 2,576.95 = 1,028.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.31/2,576.95 = 1,028.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.31x = 2,576.95 × 1,028.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.31x = 2,649,246.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,246.33/1,867.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.75

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