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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.65, 2,211.86 and 940.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.65, 2,211.86 and 940.07 is: 1,297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.65 : 2,211.86 = 940.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.65/2,211.86 = 940.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.65x = 2,211.86 × 940.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.65x = 2,079,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,303.23/1,602.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.42

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