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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.25, 2,758.38 and 1,150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.25, 2,758.38 and 1,150.25 is: 1,721.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.25 : 2,758.38 = 1,150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.25/2,758.38 = 1,150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.25x = 2,758.38 × 1,150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.25x = 3,172,812.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,812.80/1,843.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.31

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