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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.52, 2,523.04 and 1,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.52, 2,523.04 and 1,120 is: 1,545.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.52 : 2,523.04 = 1,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.52/2,523.04 = 1,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.52x = 2,523.04 × 1,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.52x = 2,825,804.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,804.80/1,828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.41

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