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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.54, 2,499.87 and 1,148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.54, 2,499.87 and 1,148.76 is: 1,584.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.54 : 2,499.87 = 1,148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.54/2,499.87 = 1,148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.54x = 2,499.87 × 1,148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.54x = 2,871,750.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,750.66/1,812.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.38

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