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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.80, 2,406.15 and 1,193.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.80, 2,406.15 and 1,193.70 is: 1,787.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.80 : 2,406.15 = 1,193.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.80/2,406.15 = 1,193.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.80x = 2,406.15 × 1,193.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.80x = 2,872,221.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,221.26/1,606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.54

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