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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.36, 2,582.64 and 1,125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.36, 2,582.64 and 1,125.44 is: 1,553.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.36 : 2,582.64 = 1,125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.36/2,582.64 = 1,125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.36x = 2,582.64 × 1,125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.36x = 2,906,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,606.36/1,871.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.21

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