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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.41, 2,582.85 and 1,125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.41, 2,582.85 and 1,125.78 is: 1,553.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.41 : 2,582.85 = 1,125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.41/2,582.85 = 1,125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.41x = 2,582.85 × 1,125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.41x = 2,907,702.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,702.33/1,871.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.75

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