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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.38, 2,215.28 and 942.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.38, 2,215.28 and 942.11 is: 1,300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.38 : 2,215.28 = 942.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.38/2,215.28 = 942.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.38x = 2,215.28 × 942.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.38x = 2,087,021.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,021.65/1,605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.02

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