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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.87, 2,576.50 and 1,120.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.87, 2,576.50 and 1,120.91 is: 1,546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.87 : 2,576.50 = 1,120.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.87/2,576.50 = 1,120.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.87x = 2,576.50 × 1,120.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.87x = 2,888,008.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,008.93/1,866.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.98

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