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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.43, 2,519.91 and 1,163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.43, 2,519.91 and 1,163.16 is: 1,605.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.43 : 2,519.91 = 1,163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.43/2,519.91 = 1,163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.43x = 2,519.91 × 1,163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.43x = 2,931,058.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,058.52/1,825.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.69

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