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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.65, 2,575.85 and 1,121.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.65, 2,575.85 and 1,121.00 is: 1,546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.65 : 2,575.85 = 1,121.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.65/2,575.85 = 1,121.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.65x = 2,575.85 × 1,121.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.65x = 2,887,509.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,509.37/1,866.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.90

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