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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.45, 2,206.80 and 1,159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.45, 2,206.80 and 1,159.65 is: 1,597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.45 : 2,206.80 = 1,159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.45/2,206.80 = 1,159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.45x = 2,206.80 × 1,159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.45x = 2,559,115.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,115.62/1,602.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.00

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