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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.59, 2,582.45 and 1,124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.59, 2,582.45 and 1,124.72 is: 1,552.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.59 : 2,582.45 = 1,124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.59/2,582.45 = 1,124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.59x = 2,582.45 × 1,124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.59x = 2,904,528.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,528.53/1,870.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.73

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