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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.54, 2,576.58 and 1,158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.54, 2,576.58 and 1,158.54 is: 1,599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.54 : 2,576.58 = 1,158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.54/2,576.58 = 1,158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.54x = 2,576.58 × 1,158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.54x = 2,985,070.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,070.99/1,866.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.25

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