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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.16, 2,407.74 and 956.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.16, 2,407.74 and 956.44 is: 1,434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.16 : 2,407.74 = 956.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.16/2,407.74 = 956.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.16x = 2,407.74 × 956.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.16x = 2,302,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,858.85/1,605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.66

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