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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.64, 2,499.45 and 1,148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.64, 2,499.45 and 1,148.40 is: 1,584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.64 : 2,499.45 = 1,148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.64/2,499.45 = 1,148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.64x = 2,499.45 × 1,148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.64x = 2,870,368.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,368.38/1,811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.40

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