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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.90, 2,392.07 and 1,235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.90, 2,392.07 and 1,235.70 is: 1,844.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.90 : 2,392.07 = 1,235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.90/2,392.07 = 1,235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.90x = 2,392.07 × 1,235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.90x = 2,955,874.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,874.72/1,602.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.08

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