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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.34, 2,401.92 and 1,195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.34, 2,401.92 and 1,195.38 is: 1,789.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.34 : 2,401.92 = 1,195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.34/2,401.92 = 1,195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.34x = 2,401.92 × 1,195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.34x = 2,871,207.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,207.13/1,604.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.65

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