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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.70, 2,557.42 and 1,153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.70, 2,557.42 and 1,153.94 is: 1,592.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.70 : 2,557.42 = 1,153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.70/2,557.42 = 1,153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.70x = 2,557.42 × 1,153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.70x = 2,951,109.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,109.23/1,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.87

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