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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.60, 2,583.82 and 1,125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.60, 2,583.82 and 1,125.73 is: 1,554.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.60 : 2,583.82 = 1,125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.60/2,583.82 = 1,125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.60x = 2,583.82 × 1,125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.60x = 2,908,677.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,677.80/1,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.11

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