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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.74, 2,387.24 and 1,182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.74, 2,387.24 and 1,182.86 is: 1,770.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.74 : 2,387.24 = 1,182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.74/2,387.24 = 1,182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.74x = 2,387.24 × 1,182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.74x = 2,823,770.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,770.71/1,594.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.68

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