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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.67, 2,575.66 and 1,119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.67, 2,575.66 and 1,119.81 is: 1,545.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.67 : 2,575.66 = 1,119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.67/2,575.66 = 1,119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.67x = 2,575.66 × 1,119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.67x = 2,884,249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,249.82/1,865.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.96

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