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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.78, 2,503.36 and 1,150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.78, 2,503.36 and 1,150.18 is: 1,587.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.78 : 2,503.36 = 1,150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.78/2,503.36 = 1,150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.78x = 2,503.36 × 1,150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.78x = 2,879,314.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,314.60/1,813.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.47

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