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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,859.07, 2,563.88 and 1,150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,859.07, 2,563.88 and 1,150.80 is: 1,587.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,859.07 : 2,563.88 = 1,150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,859.07/2,563.88 = 1,150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,859.07x = 2,563.88 × 1,150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,859.07x = 2,950,513.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,513.10/1,859.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.09

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