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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.42, 2,486.42 and 1,173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.42, 2,486.42 and 1,173.51 is: 1,619.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.42 : 2,486.42 = 1,173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.42/2,486.42 = 1,173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.42x = 2,486.42 × 1,173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.42x = 2,917,832.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,832.87/1,801.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.74

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