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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.87, 2,466.86 and 1,158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.87, 2,466.86 and 1,158.10 is: 1,597.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.87 : 2,466.86 = 1,158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.87/2,466.86 = 1,158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.87x = 2,466.86 × 1,158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.87x = 2,856,858.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,858.61/1,787.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.91

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