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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.05, 2,400.64 and 1,189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.05, 2,400.64 and 1,189.25 is: 1,782.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.05 : 2,400.64 = 1,189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.05/2,400.64 = 1,189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.05x = 2,400.64 × 1,189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.05x = 2,854,961.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,961.12/1,602.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.07

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