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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.98, 2,511.47 and 1,156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.98, 2,511.47 and 1,156.94 is: 1,596.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.98 : 2,511.47 = 1,156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.98/2,511.47 = 1,156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.98x = 2,511.47 × 1,156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.98x = 2,905,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,620.10/1,819.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.51

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