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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.60, 2,411.07 and 1,059.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.60, 2,411.07 and 1,059.94 is: 1,590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.60 : 2,411.07 = 1,059.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.60/2,411.07 = 1,059.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.60x = 2,411.07 × 1,059.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.60x = 2,555,589.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,589.54/1,606.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.68

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