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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.59, 2,511.44 and 1,156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.59, 2,511.44 and 1,156.32 is: 1,595.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.59 : 2,511.44 = 1,156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.59/2,511.44 = 1,156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.59x = 2,511.44 × 1,156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.59x = 2,904,023.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,023.94/1,819.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.97

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