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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.59, 2,577.38 and 1,159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.59, 2,577.38 and 1,159.68 is: 1,599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.59 : 2,577.38 = 1,159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.59/2,577.38 = 1,159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.59x = 2,577.38 × 1,159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.59x = 2,988,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,930.24/1,868.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.57

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