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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.08, 2,406.18 and 833.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.08, 2,406.18 and 833.24 is: 1,249.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.08 : 2,406.18 = 833.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.08/2,406.18 = 833.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.08x = 2,406.18 × 833.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.08x = 2,004,925.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,925.42/1,605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.11

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