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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.51, 2,512.59 and 1,157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.51, 2,512.59 and 1,157.66 is: 1,597.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.51 : 2,512.59 = 1,157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.51/2,512.59 = 1,157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.51x = 2,512.59 × 1,157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.51x = 2,908,724.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,724.94/1,820.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.75

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