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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.61, 2,408.13 and 1,172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.61, 2,408.13 and 1,172.88 is: 1,760.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.61 : 2,408.13 = 1,172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.61/2,408.13 = 1,172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.61x = 2,408.13 × 1,172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.61x = 2,824,447.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,447.51/1,604.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.21

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