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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.55, 2,575.67 and 1,158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.55, 2,575.67 and 1,158.14 is: 1,598.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.55 : 2,575.67 = 1,158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.55/2,575.67 = 1,158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.55x = 2,575.67 × 1,158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.55x = 2,982,987.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,987.10/1,865.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.98

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