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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.61, 2,211.98 and 1,159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.61, 2,211.98 and 1,159.74 is: 1,600.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.61 : 2,211.98 = 1,159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.61/2,211.98 = 1,159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.61x = 2,211.98 × 1,159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.61x = 2,565,315.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,315.89/1,602.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.71

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