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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.48, 2,218.98 and 1,187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.48, 2,218.98 and 1,187.44 is: 1,640.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.48 : 2,218.98 = 1,187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.48/2,218.98 = 1,187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.48x = 2,218.98 × 1,187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.48x = 2,634,905.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,905.61/1,606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.17

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