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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.70, 2,407.35 and 876.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.70, 2,407.35 and 876.10 is: 1,313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.70 : 2,407.35 = 876.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.70/2,407.35 = 876.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.70x = 2,407.35 × 876.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.70x = 2,109,079.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,079.34/1,605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.50

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