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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.05, 2,214.88 and 942.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.05, 2,214.88 and 942.27 is: 1,300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.05 : 2,214.88 = 942.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.05/2,214.88 = 942.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.05x = 2,214.88 × 942.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.05x = 2,087,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,004.32/1,605.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.27

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