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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.84, 2,577.60 and 1,028.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.84, 2,577.60 and 1,028.56 is: 1,419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.84 : 2,577.60 = 1,028.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.84/2,577.60 = 1,028.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.84x = 2,577.60 × 1,028.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.84x = 2,651,216.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,216.26/1,867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.40

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