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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.83, 2,502.65 and 1,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.83, 2,502.65 and 1,150.44 is: 1,587.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.83 : 2,502.65 = 1,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.83/2,502.65 = 1,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.83x = 2,502.65 × 1,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.83x = 2,879,151.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,151.79/1,813.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.33

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