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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.74, 2,215.81 and 942.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.74, 2,215.81 and 942.51 is: 1,300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.74 : 2,215.81 = 942.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.74/2,215.81 = 942.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.74x = 2,215.81 × 942.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.74x = 2,088,409.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,409.65/1,605.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.59

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