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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.44, 2,526.40 and 1,167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.44, 2,526.40 and 1,167.14 is: 1,610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.44 : 2,526.40 = 1,167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.44/2,526.40 = 1,167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.44x = 2,526.40 × 1,167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.44x = 2,948,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,662.50/1,830.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.90

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