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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.78, 2,572.98 and 1,157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.78, 2,572.98 and 1,157.20 is: 1,596.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.78 : 2,572.98 = 1,157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.78/2,572.98 = 1,157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.78x = 2,572.98 × 1,157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.78x = 2,977,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,452.46/1,864.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.68

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