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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.59, 2,493.75 and 1,178.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.59, 2,493.75 and 1,178.67 is: 1,626.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.59 : 2,493.75 = 1,178.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.59/2,493.75 = 1,178.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.59x = 2,493.75 × 1,178.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.59x = 2,939,308.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,308.31/1,807.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.09

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