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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.81, 2,514.70 and 1,150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.81, 2,514.70 and 1,150.73 is: 1,588.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.81 : 2,514.70 = 1,150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.81/2,514.70 = 1,150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.81x = 2,514.70 × 1,150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.81x = 2,893,739.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,739.03/1,821.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.38

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