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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.93, 2,409.45 and 1,195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.93, 2,409.45 and 1,195.13 is: 1,790.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.93 : 2,409.45 = 1,195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.93/2,409.45 = 1,195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.93x = 2,409.45 × 1,195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.93x = 2,879,605.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,605.98/1,607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.88

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