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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,857.81, 2,565.51 and 1,195.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,857.81, 2,565.51 and 1,195.81 is: 1,651.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,857.81 : 2,565.51 = 1,195.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,857.81/2,565.51 = 1,195.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,857.81x = 2,565.51 × 1,195.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,857.81x = 3,067,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,851.62/1,857.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.33

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