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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.54, 2,575.13 and 1,157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.54, 2,575.13 and 1,157.51 is: 1,597.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.54 : 2,575.13 = 1,157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.54/2,575.13 = 1,157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.54x = 2,575.13 × 1,157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.54x = 2,980,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,739.38/1,865.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.79

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