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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.78, 2,570.99 and 1,199.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.78, 2,570.99 and 1,199.78 is: 1,656.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.78 : 2,570.99 = 1,199.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.78/2,570.99 = 1,199.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.78x = 2,570.99 × 1,199.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.78x = 3,084,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,622.38/1,861.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.81

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