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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.81, 2,573.57 and 1,118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.81, 2,573.57 and 1,118.80 is: 1,544.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.81 : 2,573.57 = 1,118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.81/2,573.57 = 1,118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.81x = 2,573.57 × 1,118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.81x = 2,879,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,291.65/1,864.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.02

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