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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.65, 2,389.95 and 1,161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.65, 2,389.95 and 1,161.30 is: 1,740.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.65 : 2,389.95 = 1,161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.65/2,389.95 = 1,161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.65x = 2,389.95 × 1,161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.65x = 2,775,448.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,448.94/1,594.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.48

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