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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.22, 2,490.75 and 1,192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.22, 2,490.75 and 1,192.23 is: 1,788.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.22 : 2,490.75 = 1,192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.22/2,490.75 = 1,192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.22x = 2,490.75 × 1,192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.22x = 2,969,546.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,546.87/1,660.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.65

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