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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.61, 2,579.71 and 1,123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.61, 2,579.71 and 1,123.30 is: 1,549.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.61 : 2,579.71 = 1,123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.61/2,579.71 = 1,123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.61x = 2,579.71 × 1,123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.61x = 2,897,769.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,769.73/1,869.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.93

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