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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.79, 2,576.34 and 1,120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.79, 2,576.34 and 1,120.78 is: 1,546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.79 : 2,576.34 = 1,120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.79/2,576.34 = 1,120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.79x = 2,576.34 × 1,120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.79x = 2,887,510.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,510.35/1,866.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.78

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