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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.66, 2,215.44 and 942.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.66, 2,215.44 and 942.48 is: 1,300.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.66 : 2,215.44 = 942.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.66/2,215.44 = 942.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.66x = 2,215.44 × 942.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.66x = 2,088,007.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,007.89/1,605.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.40

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