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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.84, 2,588.93 and 1,090.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.84, 2,588.93 and 1,090.32 is: 1,504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.84 : 2,588.93 = 1,090.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.84/2,588.93 = 1,090.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.84x = 2,588.93 × 1,090.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.84x = 2,822,762.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,762.16/1,875.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.80

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