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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.72, 2,580.93 and 1,124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.72, 2,580.93 and 1,124.11 is: 1,550.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.72 : 2,580.93 = 1,124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.72/2,580.93 = 1,124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.72x = 2,580.93 × 1,124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.72x = 2,901,249.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,249.22/1,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.87

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