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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.40, 2,501.58 and 1,149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.40, 2,501.58 and 1,149.14 is: 1,585.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.40 : 2,501.58 = 1,149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.40/2,501.58 = 1,149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.40x = 2,501.58 × 1,149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.40x = 2,874,665.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,665.64/1,813.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.24

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