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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.08, 2,403.84 and 1,116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.08, 2,403.84 and 1,116.96 is: 1,671.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.08 : 2,403.84 = 1,116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.08/2,403.84 = 1,116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.08x = 2,403.84 × 1,116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.08x = 2,684,993.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,993.13/1,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.77

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