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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.30, 2,411.04 and 1,245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.30, 2,411.04 and 1,245.04 is: 1,868.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.30 : 2,411.04 = 1,245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.30/2,411.04 = 1,245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.30x = 2,411.04 × 1,245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.30x = 3,001,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,841.24/1,606.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.79

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