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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.70, 2,519.55 and 1,080.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.70, 2,519.55 and 1,080.09 is: 1,490.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.70 : 2,519.55 = 1,080.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.70/2,519.55 = 1,080.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.70x = 2,519.55 × 1,080.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.70x = 2,721,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,340.76/1,825.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.58

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