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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.68, 2,216.13 and 942.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.68, 2,216.13 and 942.70 is: 1,301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.68 : 2,216.13 = 942.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.68/2,216.13 = 942.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.68x = 2,216.13 × 942.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.68x = 2,089,145.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,145.75/1,605.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.10

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