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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.49, 2,573.73 and 1,119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.49, 2,573.73 and 1,119.69 is: 1,544.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.49 : 2,573.73 = 1,119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.49/2,573.73 = 1,119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.49x = 2,573.73 × 1,119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.49x = 2,881,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,779.74/1,865.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.78

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