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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.59, 2,514.51 and 1,159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.59, 2,514.51 and 1,159.74 is: 1,600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.59 : 2,514.51 = 1,159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.59/2,514.51 = 1,159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.59x = 2,514.51 × 1,159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.59x = 2,916,177.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,177.83/1,822.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.02

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