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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.53, 2,558.57 and 1,145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.53, 2,558.57 and 1,145.50 is: 1,581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.53 : 2,558.57 = 1,145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.53/2,558.57 = 1,145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.53x = 2,558.57 × 1,145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.53x = 2,930,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,829.81/1,853.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.22

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