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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.85, 2,582.58 and 1,085.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.85, 2,582.58 and 1,085.75 is: 1,497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.85 : 2,582.58 = 1,085.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.85/2,582.58 = 1,085.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.85x = 2,582.58 × 1,085.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.85x = 2,804,024.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,024.35/1,871.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.99

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