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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.68, 2,217.38 and 1,158.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.68, 2,217.38 and 1,158.91 is: 1,599.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.68 : 2,217.38 = 1,158.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.68/2,217.38 = 1,158.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.68x = 2,217.38 × 1,158.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.68x = 2,569,732.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,732.52/1,606.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.41

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