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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.51, 2,763.47 and 1,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.51, 2,763.47 and 1,150.12 is: 1,726.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.51 : 2,763.47 = 1,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.51/2,763.47 = 1,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.51x = 2,763.47 × 1,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.51x = 3,178,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,322.12/1,840.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.87

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