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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.17, 2,399.32 and 1,163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.17, 2,399.32 and 1,163.91 is: 1,738.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.17 : 2,399.32 = 1,163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.17/2,399.32 = 1,163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.17x = 2,399.32 × 1,163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.17x = 2,792,592.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,592.54/1,606.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.67

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