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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.57, 2,215.81 and 933.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.57, 2,215.81 and 933.59 is: 1,288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.57 : 2,215.81 = 933.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.57/2,215.81 = 933.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.57x = 2,215.81 × 933.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.57x = 2,068,650.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,650.17/1,605.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.42

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