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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.64, 2,504.71 and 1,151.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.64, 2,504.71 and 1,151.33 is: 1,588.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.64 : 2,504.71 = 1,151.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.64/2,504.71 = 1,151.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.64x = 2,504.71 × 1,151.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.64x = 2,883,751.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,751.15/1,815.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.29

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