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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.84, 2,520.06 and 1,126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.84, 2,520.06 and 1,126.72 is: 1,555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.84 : 2,520.06 = 1,126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.84/2,520.06 = 1,126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.84x = 2,520.06 × 1,126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.84x = 2,839,402.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,402.00/1,825.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.12

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