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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,873.84, 2,585.79 and 1,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,873.84, 2,585.79 and 1,034.56 is: 1,427.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,873.84 : 2,585.79 = 1,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,873.84/2,585.79 = 1,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,873.84x = 2,585.79 × 1,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,873.84x = 2,675,154.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,154.90/1,873.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.63

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