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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.59, 2,406.41 and 912.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.59, 2,406.41 and 912.83 is: 1,368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.59 : 2,406.41 = 912.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.59/2,406.41 = 912.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.59x = 2,406.41 × 912.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.59x = 2,196,644.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,644.69/1,605.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.13

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