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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.85, 2,526.19 and 1,158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.85, 2,526.19 and 1,158.86 is: 1,598.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.85 : 2,526.19 = 1,158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.85/2,526.19 = 1,158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.85x = 2,526.19 × 1,158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.85x = 2,927,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,510.48/1,830.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.99

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