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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.38, 2,563.74 and 1,194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.38, 2,563.74 and 1,194.98 is: 1,648.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.38 : 2,563.74 = 1,194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.38/2,563.74 = 1,194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.38x = 2,563.74 × 1,194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.38x = 3,063,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,618.03/1,858.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.54

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