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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.96, 2,409.52 and 1,170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.96, 2,409.52 and 1,170.04 is: 1,753.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.96 : 2,409.52 = 1,170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.96/2,409.52 = 1,170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.96x = 2,409.52 × 1,170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.96x = 2,819,234.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,234.78/1,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.30

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