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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.89, 2,582.05 and 1,125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.89, 2,582.05 and 1,125.23 is: 1,552.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.89 : 2,582.05 = 1,125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.89/2,582.05 = 1,125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.89x = 2,582.05 × 1,125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.89x = 2,905,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,400.12/1,870.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.95

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