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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.73, 2,573.43 and 1,119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.73, 2,573.43 and 1,119.22 is: 1,544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.73 : 2,573.43 = 1,119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.73/2,573.43 = 1,119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.73x = 2,573.43 × 1,119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.73x = 2,880,234.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,234.32/1,864.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.59

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