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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.84, 2,565.46 and 1,195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.84, 2,565.46 and 1,195.64 is: 1,650.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.84 : 2,565.46 = 1,195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.84/2,565.46 = 1,195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.84x = 2,565.46 × 1,195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.84x = 3,067,366.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,366.59/1,858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.15

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