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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.41, 2,401.96 and 1,162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.41, 2,401.96 and 1,162.56 is: 1,742.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.41 : 2,401.96 = 1,162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.41/2,401.96 = 1,162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.41x = 2,401.96 × 1,162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.41x = 2,792,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,422.62/1,602.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.64

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