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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.33, 2,504.72 and 1,151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.33, 2,504.72 and 1,151.94 is: 1,589.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.33 : 2,504.72 = 1,151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.33/2,504.72 = 1,151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.33x = 2,504.72 × 1,151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.33x = 2,885,287.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,287.16/1,815.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.40

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