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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.40, 2,436.60 and 1,190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.40, 2,436.60 and 1,190.60 is: 1,785.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.40 : 2,436.60 = 1,190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.40/2,436.60 = 1,190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.40x = 2,436.60 × 1,190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.40x = 2,901,015.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,015.96/1,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.90

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