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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.60, 2,407.77 and 1,192.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.60, 2,407.77 and 1,192.49 is: 1,787.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.60 : 2,407.77 = 1,192.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.60/2,407.77 = 1,192.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.60x = 2,407.77 × 1,192.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.60x = 2,871,241.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,241.65/1,606.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.15

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