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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.64, 2,581.71 and 1,124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.64, 2,581.71 and 1,124.99 is: 1,552.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.64 : 2,581.71 = 1,124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.64/2,581.71 = 1,124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.64x = 2,581.71 × 1,124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.64x = 2,904,397.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,397.93/1,870.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.62

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