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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.62, 2,211.46 and 1,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.62, 2,211.46 and 1,183.20 is: 1,632.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.62 : 2,211.46 = 1,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.62/2,211.46 = 1,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.62x = 2,211.46 × 1,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.62x = 2,616,599.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,599.47/1,602.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.70

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