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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.92, 2,575.10 and 1,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.92, 2,575.10 and 1,120 is: 1,545.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.92 : 2,575.10 = 1,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.92/2,575.10 = 1,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.92x = 2,575.10 × 1,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.92x = 2,884,112
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,112/1,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.68

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