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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.48, 2,414.70 and 1,179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.48, 2,414.70 and 1,179.40 is: 1,769.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.48 : 2,414.70 = 1,179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.48/2,414.70 = 1,179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.48x = 2,414.70 × 1,179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.48x = 2,847,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,897.18/1,609.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.45

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