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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.62, 2,397.33 and 1,190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.62, 2,397.33 and 1,190.46 is: 1,783.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.62 : 2,397.33 = 1,190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.62/2,397.33 = 1,190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.62x = 2,397.33 × 1,190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.62x = 2,853,925.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,925.47/1,600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.01

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