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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.56, 2,216.26 and 942.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.56, 2,216.26 and 942.97 is: 1,301.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.56 : 2,216.26 = 942.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.56/2,216.26 = 942.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.56x = 2,216.26 × 942.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.56x = 2,089,866.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,866.69/1,605.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.64

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