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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.16, 2,580.66 and 1,161.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.16, 2,580.66 and 1,161.95 is: 1,603.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.16 : 2,580.66 = 1,161.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.16/2,580.66 = 1,161.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.16x = 2,580.66 × 1,161.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.16x = 2,998,584.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,584.98/1,870.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.39

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