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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.58, 2,575.37 and 1,158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.58, 2,575.37 and 1,158.08 is: 1,597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.58 : 2,575.37 = 1,158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.58/2,575.37 = 1,158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.58x = 2,575.37 × 1,158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.58x = 2,982,485.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,485.14/1,866.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.84

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