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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.60, 2,409.57 and 1,058.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.60, 2,409.57 and 1,058.94 is: 1,589.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.60 : 2,409.57 = 1,058.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.60/2,409.57 = 1,058.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.60x = 2,409.57 × 1,058.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.60x = 2,551,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,590.06/1,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.18

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