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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.74, 2,406.17 and 1,192.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.74, 2,406.17 and 1,192.95 is: 1,787.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.74 : 2,406.17 = 1,192.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.74/2,406.17 = 1,192.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.74x = 2,406.17 × 1,192.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.74x = 2,870,443.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,443.48/1,605.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.62

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