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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.08, 2,406.68 and 1,193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.08, 2,406.68 and 1,193.30 is: 1,788.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.08 : 2,406.68 = 1,193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.08/2,406.68 = 1,193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.08x = 2,406.68 × 1,193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.08x = 2,871,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,891.24/1,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.14

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