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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.54, 2,574.68 and 1,119.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.54, 2,574.68 and 1,119.53 is: 1,545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.54 : 2,574.68 = 1,119.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.54/2,574.68 = 1,119.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.54x = 2,574.68 × 1,119.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.54x = 2,882,413.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,413.03/1,865.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.09

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