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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,859.22, 2,564.43 and 1,150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,859.22, 2,564.43 and 1,150.52 is: 1,586.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,859.22 : 2,564.43 = 1,150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,859.22/2,564.43 = 1,150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,859.22x = 2,564.43 × 1,150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,859.22x = 2,950,415.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,415.18/1,859.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.91

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