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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.48, 2,407.10 and 1,170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.48, 2,407.10 and 1,170.56 is: 1,759.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.48 : 2,407.10 = 1,170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.48/2,407.10 = 1,170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.48x = 2,407.10 × 1,170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.48x = 2,817,654.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,654.98/1,601.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.41

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