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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.43, 2,405.66 and 1,168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.43, 2,405.66 and 1,168.17 is: 1,745.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.43 : 2,405.66 = 1,168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.43/2,405.66 = 1,168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.43x = 2,405.66 × 1,168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.43x = 2,810,214.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,214.00/1,610.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.01

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