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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.03, 2,580.79 and 1,124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.03, 2,580.79 and 1,124.29 is: 1,551.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.03 : 2,580.79 = 1,124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.03/2,580.79 = 1,124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.03x = 2,580.79 × 1,124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.03x = 2,901,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,550.77/1,870.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.61

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