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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.38, 2,580.45 and 1,124.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.38, 2,580.45 and 1,124.58 is: 1,551.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.38 : 2,580.45 = 1,124.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.38/2,580.45 = 1,124.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.38x = 2,580.45 × 1,124.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.38x = 2,901,922.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,922.46/1,870.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.51

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