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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.49, 2,512.78 and 1,148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.49, 2,512.78 and 1,148.99 is: 1,585.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.49 : 2,512.78 = 1,148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.49/2,512.78 = 1,148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.49x = 2,512.78 × 1,148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.49x = 2,887,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,143.66/1,821.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.05

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