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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.72, 2,710.80 and 1,158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.72, 2,710.80 and 1,158.48 is: 1,735.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.72 : 2,710.80 = 1,158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.72/2,710.80 = 1,158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.72x = 2,710.80 × 1,158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.72x = 3,140,407.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,407.58/1,809.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.30

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