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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.41, 2,577.40 and 1,159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.41, 2,577.40 and 1,159.81 is: 1,599.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.41 : 2,577.40 = 1,159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.41/2,577.40 = 1,159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.41x = 2,577.40 × 1,159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.41x = 2,989,294.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,294.29/1,868.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.91

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