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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,823, 2,514.84 and 1,150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,823, 2,514.84 and 1,150.49 is: 1,587.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,823 : 2,514.84 = 1,150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,823/2,514.84 = 1,150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,823x = 2,514.84 × 1,150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,823x = 2,893,298.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,298.27/1,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.11

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