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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.64, 2,578.54 and 1,082.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.64, 2,578.54 and 1,082.74 is: 1,494.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.64 : 2,578.54 = 1,082.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.64/2,578.54 = 1,082.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.64x = 2,578.54 × 1,082.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.64x = 2,791,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,888.40/1,868.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.08

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