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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.18, 2,564.94 and 1,150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.18, 2,564.94 and 1,150.57 is: 1,588.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.18 : 2,564.94 = 1,150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.18/2,564.94 = 1,150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.18x = 2,564.94 × 1,150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.18x = 2,951,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,143.02/1,858.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.19

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