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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.33, 2,563.85 and 1,195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.33, 2,563.85 and 1,195.57 is: 1,649.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.33 : 2,563.85 = 1,195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.33/2,563.85 = 1,195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.33x = 2,563.85 × 1,195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.33x = 3,065,243.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,243.35/1,858.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.47

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