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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.67, 2,408.47 and 825.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.67, 2,408.47 and 825.21 is: 1,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.67 : 2,408.47 = 825.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.67/2,408.47 = 825.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.67x = 2,408.47 × 825.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.67x = 1,987,501.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,501.72/1,605.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.80

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