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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.80, 2,579.28 and 1,083.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.80, 2,579.28 and 1,083.28 is: 1,495.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.80 : 2,579.28 = 1,083.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.80/2,579.28 = 1,083.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.80x = 2,579.28 × 1,083.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.80x = 2,794,082.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,082.44/1,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.12

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